General and Robust Strategies for Multifunctional Organic-Inorganic Nanocomposites via Direct Growth of Monodisperse Nanocrystals Intimately and Permanently Connected with Polymers
Abstract
The objectives of this proposal are to: (1) Synthesize a series of novel amphiphilic block copolymers with well-defined molecular architectures (i.e., star-like block copolymers, bottlebrush-like block copolymers, and Janus star-like block copolymers) and block ratios based on -cyclodextrin(-CD) by living polymerization techniques; (2) Craft a large variety of monodisperse plain and core/shell NPs and NRs as well as Janus NPs of different dimension, chemistry, and properties, which are intimately and permanently capped by polymers on their surface (i.e., forming organic-inorganic nanocomposites), by capitalizing on amphiphilic star-like, bottlebrush-like, and Janus star-like block copolymers as nanoreactors; and (3) Characterize and explore these multifunctional organic-inorganic nanocomposites by measuring their physical properties (e.g., dielectric, magnetic, magnetoelectric, and optical properties) for potential use in spintronic devices, capacitors, actuators, transducers, sensors, photocatalysis, and photonic devices that are anticipated to fill a critical need in future military.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 21, 2016
- Accession Number
- AD1008321
Entities
People
- Zhiqun Lin
Organizations
- Georgia Tech