Abstract
In this work we investigate on the local free volume of a crosslinked polystyrene by studying the steady-state fluorescence anisotropy of three probes with different sizes and shape, embedded in the polymer matrix. The very low values measured for the steady-state fluorescence anisotropy show that the molecules can perform ample movements during their excited-state lifetimes (typically few nanoseconds). Moreover, anisotropy values decrease with the size of the probe. Results were interpreted in terms of Saupe order parameters and the wobbling-in-cone model. © 1999 Elsevier Science S.A.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 77-82 |
Journal | Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry |
Volume | 126 |
Issue number | 1-3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1999 |
Keywords
- Anisotropy
- Fluorescence
- Polystyrene