Conveniently accessible polymer nanoparticles of adjustable polarity.
The postpolymerization modification by hydroformylation of 1,2-polybutadiene nanoparticles provides access to colloidally stable aqueous dispersions of <20 nm particles. Their polarity can be adjusted via the degree of conversion of double bonds over a broad range. Fluorescence studies illustrate the polarity of the environment experienced by pyrene as a probe molecule.
Korthals
Brigitte
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Department of Chemistry, University of Konstanz, 78464 Konstanz, Germany.
Morant-Miñana
Maria Carmen
MC
Hohberger
Christiane
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Mecking
Stefan
S