Luminescent RuII- Polypyridine Complexes in Poly-2-Hydroxyethylmethacrylate Matrices as Oxygen Sensors

Oxygen sensors based on polymer-immobilized transitionmetal complexes are reported representing an interesting example of solid-state luminescent sensors. The sensitivity of the luminescence lifetme of these systems is examined in relation to the mechanical properties and it is found that te plasticizing effect due to the monomer is a necessary factor to obtain systems with suitable sensor properties.