Fabrication of Single-Chain Nanoparticles Through the Dimerization of Pendant Anthracene Groups via Photochemical Upconversion
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-22-2018
Department
Polymers and High Performance Materials
Abstract
We report on the use of visible light as the driving force for the intramolecular dimerization of pendant anthracene groups on a methacrylic polymer to induce the formation of single-chain nanoparticles (SCNPs). Using a 532 nm green laser light source and platinum octaethylporphyrin as a sensitizer, we first demonstrated the use of TTA-UC to dimerize monomeric anthracene, and subsequently applied this concept to dilute poly((methyl methacrylate)-stat-(anthracenyl methacrylate)) samples. A combination of triple-detection size-exclusion chromatography, atomic force microscopy, and UV-visible spectroscopy confirmed the formation of the SCNPs. This report pioneers the use of TTA-UC to drive photochemical reactions in polymeric systems, and showcases the potential for TTA-UC in the development of nanoobjects.
Publication Title
Dalton Transactions
Volume
2018
Issue
47
First Page
8663
Last Page
8669
Recommended Citation
Chidanguro, T.,
Blank, D. R.,
Garrett, A.,
Reese, C. M.,
Schekman, J. M.,
Yu, X.,
Patton, D. L.,
Ayres, N.,
Simon, Y. C.
(2018). Fabrication of Single-Chain Nanoparticles Through the Dimerization of Pendant Anthracene Groups via Photochemical Upconversion. Dalton Transactions, 2018(47), 8663-8669.
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