Visible-light induced emulsion photopolymerization with carbon nitride as a stabilizer and photoinitiator

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
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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