Luminescent lanthanide-containing metallopolymers

Recent work in the area of luminescent lanthanide-containing metallopolymers has been reviewed, as well as potential applications. These hybrid materials are classified into three types, Wolf Types I–III, which are distinguished by the position of the metal center relative to the polymer backbone and the subsequent electronic interactions of the two components. These interactions, the nature of the lowest lying excited state, energy transfer processes, and non-radiative deactivation pathways must all be carefully considered when designing luminescent lanthanide-containing metallopolymers. The advantages and disadvantages of each type have been discussed.

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► We review luminescent lanthanide-containing metallopolymers.
► Metallopolymers are classified as Wolf Types I–III.
► We review potential applications of lanthanide-containing metallopolymers.
► The advantages and disadvantages of each are discussed.