Term: inner filter effect
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.I03047

Definition:
In an emission experiment, an apparent decrease in emission quantum yield and/or distortion of bandshape as a result of reabsorption of emitted radiation.

Related Terms:
1) quantum yield (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.Q04991).

Source: 

Citation: 'inner filter effect' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.I03047

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