Well defined linear polymers precisely folded into nano-structures, capable of performing complex functions both individually and collaboratively, are abundant in nature. This has inspired numerous researchers around the world with the desire to replicate this synthetically. The effort has been bolstered by recent advances in controlled polymerizations that facilitates a more precise synthesis of polymer chains with varying backbones and placement of functional groups. Based on the discrete folding of these polymer chains, the single-chain nanotechnology is proving itself to be a facile route to functional nano-objects. Anthracene decorated chains offer an advantageous approach via photo-induced folding under mild and ambient conditions, while allowing for further functionalization via Diels Alder chemistry. Additionally, sequential folding can be achieved by incremental exposure to ultraviolet light that allows the precise targeting of nanoparticle size while maintaining uniformity. Herein we report our studies on the photo-folding of anthracene derivatized polymers characterized by multi-detection size exclusion chromatography as well as spectrochemical and microscopic investigations

Application of Anthracene in the Synthesis and Functionalization of Single-Chain Nanotechnology

251st National Meeting (2016)

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