Significant enhancement of curcumin photoluminescence by a photosensitizing organogel: An optical sensor for pyrrole detection

Curcumin photoluminescence was significantly enhanced after formation of an organogel using an organogelator molecule containing two pyrrole end groups. The organogel had a photosensitizing effect of being excited over a wider wavelength range. Application of curcumin organogel as a pyrrole sensor was demonstrated.