Room-temperature phosphorescent (RTP) organic materials are promising for optical sensing, environmental monitoring, smart indicator systems and optoelectronic applications. However, their phosphorescent properties can be quenched by molecular motion, oxygen and moisture, making the selection of a suitable polymer matrix important. The aim of this project is to develop RTP-active electrospun polymer micro- and nanofibre membranes and to evaluate their potential for optical sensing applications. During the project, RTP-active polymer films and electrospun fibre matrices will be fabricated, and their morphological, structural and photophysical properties will be investigated.
Project funding:
The project is funded by the internal funds of the Chemical Technology under the Research Projects Funding Initiative
Project results:
The project will develop RTP-active electrospun polymer micro- and nanofibre matrices and evaluate their photophysical properties and response to different environmental factors. The developed materials will be compared with conventional polymer films to determine the influence of fibrous morphology on RTP emission, phosphorescence lifetime and sensitivity. The obtained results will provide a basis for the application of RTP-active fibrous matrices in optical sensors, smart indicators and optoelectronic systems.
Period of project implementation: 2026-09-01 - 2027-06-30
Project coordinator: Kaunas University of Technology
