Poster Title
P-14 Investigating the Fluorescent Properties of the Copper (II)-Dendrimer Complex
Department
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Abstract
Polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimers are extremely versatile nanoscale molecules, with many variations of sizes in the nanometer dimension and surface groups that control solubility and reactivity. Specifically, PAMAM dendrimers with octyl-end chains have shown promising characteristics of fluorescence and specificity towards copper(II) ions. This research will present the basic excitation and emission properties of these dendrimers in dichloromethane. These “unloaded” dendrimers fluorescence properties were compared to copper(II) “loaded” dendrimers using a G2-octyl-PAMAM. Observed differences to previous PAMAM dendrimer fluorescence will be presented. This system could be incorporated into various industries as a copper sensor.
Location
Buller Hall 149
Start Date
3-11-2022 1:30 PM
End Date
3-11-2022 3:30 PM
P-14 Investigating the Fluorescent Properties of the Copper (II)-Dendrimer Complex
Buller Hall 149
Polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimers are extremely versatile nanoscale molecules, with many variations of sizes in the nanometer dimension and surface groups that control solubility and reactivity. Specifically, PAMAM dendrimers with octyl-end chains have shown promising characteristics of fluorescence and specificity towards copper(II) ions. This research will present the basic excitation and emission properties of these dendrimers in dichloromethane. These “unloaded” dendrimers fluorescence properties were compared to copper(II) “loaded” dendrimers using a G2-octyl-PAMAM. Observed differences to previous PAMAM dendrimer fluorescence will be presented. This system could be incorporated into various industries as a copper sensor.
Acknowledgments
Advisor: Ryan Hayes, Chemistry & Biochemistry