Reversible fluorescence modulation through energy transfer with ABC triblock copolymer micelles as scaffolds

Chem Commun (Camb). 2008 Nov 21:(43):5580-2. doi: 10.1039/b810677k. Epub 2008 Sep 25.

Abstract

The micelle system formed by an amphiphilic triblock copolymer in water serves as a novel scaffold for fluorescence resonance energy transfer as well as light-induced reversible fluorescence modulation for a hydrophobic fluorescent dye.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer*
  • Fluorescence*
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry
  • Fluorescent Dyes / radiation effects
  • Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions
  • Light
  • Micelles
  • Polymers / chemical synthesis
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Polymers / radiation effects
  • Surface-Active Agents / chemical synthesis
  • Surface-Active Agents / chemistry*
  • Surface-Active Agents / radiation effects
  • Ultraviolet Rays

Substances

  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Micelles
  • Polymers
  • Surface-Active Agents