Functional, composite polythioether nanoparticles via thiol-alkyne photopolymerization in miniemulsion

Chem Commun (Camb). 2015 Jul 11;51(54):10910-3. doi: 10.1039/c5cc03319e.

Abstract

Thiol-yne photopolymerization in miniemulsion is demonstrated as a simple, rapid, and one-pot synthetic approach to polythioether nanoparticles with tuneable particle size and clickable functionality. The strategy is also useful in the synthesis of composite polymer-inorganic nanoparticles.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Alkynes / chemistry*
  • Emulsions / chemistry*
  • Microscopy, Atomic Force
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Particle Size
  • Polymerization
  • Polymers / chemical synthesis
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Silver / chemistry
  • Sulfhydryl Compounds / chemistry*
  • Ultraviolet Rays

Substances

  • Alkynes
  • Emulsions
  • Polymers
  • Sulfhydryl Compounds
  • Silver