Using excited-state lifetime measurements as a probe, we have studied the interactions between a series of ruthenium(II) photosensitizers and Triton X-100 surfactant. The complexes are weakly bound to the surfactant assemblies, and the presence of the photosensitizers influences the assembly process. There is a good correlation between the strength of the binding and the nature of the ligands on the metal complex.
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