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Shaping the Light: The Key Factors Affecting the Photophysical Properties of Fluorescent Polymer Nanostructures
Author(s) -
Chi MuHuan,
Su ChunHsien,
Cheng MingHsiang,
Chung PeiYun,
Peng ChiHow,
Chen JiunTai
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
macromolecular rapid communications
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.348
H-Index - 154
eISSN - 1521-3927
pISSN - 1022-1336
DOI - 10.1002/marc.201600529
Subject(s) - nanomaterials , polymer , materials science , nanostructure , fluorescence , nanotechnology , nanorod , copolymer , physics , quantum mechanics , composite material
To manipulate the functions of nanomaterials more precisely for diverse applications, the controllability and critical influencing factors of their properties must be thoroughly investigated. In this work, the macroscopic and microscopic effects are studied on the photophysical properties of various pyrene‐ended poly(styrene‐ block ‐methyl methacrylate) nanostructures. Fluorescent polymer nanospheres, nanorods, and nanotubes are prepared by different template‐based methods using anodic aluminum oxide membranes. Chain arrangements and conformations are determined as the key factors affecting the photophysical properties of the fluorescent polymer nanostructures. This work not only gives a deeper understanding of the effects on the photophysical properties of polymer nanomaterials influenced by morphologies, chain arrangements, and chain conformations, but also provides a reference for designing proper fluorescent nanostructures for specific applications.