Renewable, fluorescent, and thermoresponsive: cellulose copolymers via light-induced ligation in solutionElectronic supplementary information (ESI) available: Characterization methods, experimental procedures, additional characterization data. See DOI: 10.1039/c5py00063g

We introduce a mild photochemically driven strategy for the synthesis of fluorescent cellulose copolymers using filter paper as the starting material. Thermoresponsive behaviour in water is imparted to the brush-like structures by grafting of poly( N -isopropylacrylamide) side chains. All reactions...

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Main Authors: Hufendiek, Andrea, Barner-Kowollik, Christopher, Meier, Michael A. R
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Language:English
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Summary:We introduce a mild photochemically driven strategy for the synthesis of fluorescent cellulose copolymers using filter paper as the starting material. Thermoresponsive behaviour in water is imparted to the brush-like structures by grafting of poly( N -isopropylacrylamide) side chains. All reactions take place in homogenous solutions, allowing the design of novel advanced materials from renewable resources. We introduce a mild photochemically driven strategy for the synthesis of fluorescent cellulose copolymers in solution using filter paper as the starting material.
ISSN:1759-9954
1759-9962
DOI:10.1039/c5py00063g