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Phys Chem Chem Phys. 2010 Sep 28;12(36):10688-92. doi: 10.1039/c0cp00257g. Epub 2010 Aug 16.

Mapping of the organization of p-nitroaniline in SAPO-5 by second-harmonic generation microscopy.

Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP

Monique A van der Veen, Jasper Van Noyen, Bert F Sels, Pierre A Jacobs, Thierry Verbiest, Dirk E De Vos

Affiliations

  1. Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, K. U. Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 23, 3001 Leuven, Belgium.

PMID: 20714583 DOI: 10.1039/c0cp00257g

Abstract

Second-harmonic generation microscopy (SHGM) has been employed to study crystals of zeolite-like material SAPO-5 filled with p-nitroaniline (PNA). The SHG and 2-photon fluorescence response of PNA in the one-dimensional channels readily reveals the pore accessibility; intergrown crystallites containing hexagonal pyramidal components and internal diffusion barriers are found next to seemingly perfect crystals. The sensitivity of second-harmonic generation to molecular orientation allowed for mapping of the domains of differently organized PNA. Dense domains of highly aligned PNA alternate with dilute zones with loosely aligned PNA.

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