Photophysical analysis of the organic complex [Eu(C12H8N2)2](NO3)3

We have determined the photophysical properties of [Eu(C12H8N2)2](NO3)3, (EuPhen), a complex which is very promising for photonic and optoelectronic applications, because of its easy synthetic procedure and high thermal stability (up to 300 deg. C) combined with large sensitization efficiency and good emission quantum yield. Available experimental absorption and emission data have been analyzed by using Judd-Ofelt analysis. Moreover, semi-empirical calculations have been used to determine the structure of the complex and to interpret the convoluted shape of the absorption spectrum.