Photoactivation of Silver‐Exchanged Zeolite A

Abstract

The right bright light: Silver-exchanged zeolite 3A crystals show remarkable luminescent properties. Upon irradiation with high-power UV light, a strong photoactivation process takes place which results in an emission increase of up to two orders of magnitude (see picture). The crystals of interest—or even small domains within one crystal—can be selectively activated by using a confocal microscope. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2008/z704861_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.