Cao, Q., Heil, T., Kumru, B., Antonietti, M. and Schmidt, B. V.K.J. (2019) Visible-light induced emulsion photopolymerization with carbon nitride as a stabilizer and photoinitiator. Polymer Chemistry, 10(39), pp. 5315-5323. (doi: 10.1039/C9PY01157A)
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Abstract
Photopolymerization is a common method in the synthesis of polymers with various applications. Herein, a simple and effective route for surfactant-free emulsion photopolymerization (EPP) under visible light irradiation is described. Therein, graphitic carbon nitride (g-CN) was utilized as an stabilizer and a photoinitiator at the same time. As such, g-CN provides the starting point for polymer chain growth and particle formation. Notably, the as-prepared polymer latexes are directly crosslinked by g-CN, and the existence of g-CN is confirmed inside of the particle, as well as outside, where it forms relatively stable latexes. Moreover, surface functionalized g-CN was utilized to tailor the g-CN/monomer interactions for improved particle formation. g-CN quantum dots with enhanced photoluminescence properties were introduced in EPP as well, providing polymer latexes with enhanced photoluminescence. The obtained polymer nanoparticles might be promising candidates for bioimaging applications.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Additional Information: | The authors are grateful for funding from Max-Planck Society. |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Schmidt, Dr Bernhard |
Authors: | Cao, Q., Heil, T., Kumru, B., Antonietti, M., and Schmidt, B. V.K.J. |
College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry |
Journal Name: | Polymer Chemistry |
Publisher: | Royal Society of Chemistry |
ISSN: | 1759-9954 |
ISSN (Online): | 1759-9962 |
Published Online: | 04 September 2019 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2019 Royal Society of Chemistry |
First Published: | First published in Polymer Chemistry 10(39): 5315-5323 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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