Interfacial photocycloaddition polymerization: a synthetic approach for structurally functionalized degradable polymer particles from naturally derived monomers
Abstract
interfacial photocycloaddition polymerization of natural product-derived photoreactive monomers in aqueous heterogeneous systems. The resultant polymeric particles stably encapsulate dyes and fragrance molecules and decompose into naturally occurring raw materials. The reaction wavelengths for interfacial photocycloaddition polymerization (for capsule synthesis) and retro-photocycloaddition (for photodegradation) can be regulated using photoreactive monomers with appropriate substituents. Moreover, scaled-up synthesis of the polymer capsules is possible using high-power light-emitting diode light. This technology is expected to expedite the design of an innovative synthesis method for resource-recycling polymer capsules that can contribute toward the realization of a sustainable society.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization
Photopolymerization techniques and applications
Polymer Science and PVC
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Chemical Science
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Volume
- 17
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 2067–2077
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN