Deciphering Multiple Critical Parameters of Polymeric Self-Assembly by Fluorescence Spectroscopy of a Single Molecular Rotor BODIPY-C12

Comprehensive characterization of self-assembled materials is crucial for a plethora different applications; however, it remains tedious multi-instrument process. To tackle this issue, fluorescence properties boron-dipyrromethene derivative containing lipophilic tail (BODIPY-C12) were employed to extensively characterize two self-assembling polymers (Pluronics P123 and F127). We demonstrate that at least five parameters, i.e., critical micelle concentration, temperature, internal microviscosity within the micelles, core phase transition sol–gel are possible obtain by means steady-state time-resolved spectroscopy utilizing single BODIPY-C12 sensor. This represents unified methodology multiparameter supramolecular polymeric structures their self-assembly processes. approach compelling nondestructive alternative conventional use several techniques same analytical purposes.