Access Type
Open Access Thesis
Date of Award
January 2015
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.S.
Department
Chemistry
First Advisor
Matthew J. Allen
Abstract
Eu2+-containing complexes have considerable applications in synthetic chemistry, medical diagnosis, and materials science. However, Eu2+ is easily oxidized in solution when exposed to air. Allen and coworkers have demonstrated that Eu2+ can be stabilized by functionalized cryptands. Based on this idea, I focused my research on synthesizing cryptands. The progress towards synthesizing several modified cryptands is described in the thesis. The Eu2+-containing complexes of these cryptates have potential applications as magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents, luminescent materials, and magnetic materials.
Recommended Citation
Wang, Chengcheng, "Synthesis Of Cryptands For Eu2+-Containing Complexes" (2015). Wayne State University Theses. 395.
https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/oa_theses/395