Macromolecular Rapid Communications
Macromolecular Rapid Communications
5 years ago

Water-Soluble Polymers with Strong Photoluminescence through an Eco-Friendly and Low-Cost Route

Water-Soluble Polymers with Strong Photoluminescence through an Eco-Friendly and Low-Cost Route
Xiaohong Zhang, Zhenjie Liu, Wenbo Song, Zhaoyan Guo, Yue Ru, Jinliang Qiao
Photoluminescence (PL) of nonconjugated polymers brings a favorable opportunity for low-cost and nontoxic luminescent materials, while most of them still exhibit relatively weak emission. Strong PL from poly[(maleic anhydride)-alt-(vinyl acetate)] (PMV) from low-cost monomer has been found in organic solvents, yet the necessity of noxious solvents would hinder its practical applications. Herein, through a novel, eco-friendly, and one-step route, PMV-derived PL polymers can be fabricated with the highest quantum yield of 87% among water-soluble nonconjugated PL polymers ever reported. These PMV-derived polymers emit strong blue emission in both solutions and solids, and can be transformed into red-emission agents easily. These PL polymers exhibit application potentials in light-conversion agricultural films. It is assumed that this work not only puts forward a convenient preparation routine for nonconjugated polymers with high PL, but also provides an industrial application possibility for them. Water-soluble, nonconjugated photoluminescent polymers with a highest quantum yield of 87% are fabricated through a novel, eco-friendly, and one-step route. These polymers emit strong blue emission and can be transformed into red-emission agents simply by heating, and find broad application potentials, especially in light-conversion agricultural films.

Publisher URL: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/resolve/doi

DOI: 10.1002/marc.201700099

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