Responsive periodic mesoporous polydiacetylene/silica nanocomposites

J Am Chem Soc. 2006 Apr 26;128(16):5304-5. doi: 10.1021/ja0575732.

Abstract

Responsive PMO materials have been synthesized through co-assembly of bridged diacetylenic silsesquioxane and surfactant. The spatially defined polydiacetylenic component, mesoporous network, and the covalent proximity of polydiacetylene to silica endow the PMO with mechanical robustness, reversible chromatic responses, improved thermal stability, and faster responses to chemical stimuli. This research also provides an efficient molecular design and assembly paradigm to fabricate a family of conjugated optoelectronic materials, creating novel platforms for sensors, actuators, and other device applications.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Nanocomposites*
  • Polyacetylene Polymer
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Polyynes / chemistry*
  • Silicon Dioxide / chemistry*
  • X-Ray Diffraction

Substances

  • Polyacetylene Polymer
  • Polymers
  • Polyynes
  • polydiacetylene
  • Silicon Dioxide