Catalytic polymeric nanocomposites via cucurbit[n]uril host–guest interactions. Issue 32 (27th July 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wu, Yuchao; Lan, Yang; Liu, Ji; Scherman, Oren A.
• Is Part Of: Nanoscale. Volume 7:Issue 32(2015)
• Page Start: 13416
• Page End: 13419
• Publication Date: 2015-07-27
• Subjects: Nanoscience -- Periodicals; Nanotechnology -- Periodicals; 620.505
• DOI: 10.1039/c5nr03647j
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2040-3364

Abstract

Abstract : Polymeric nanocomposites were prepared by using cucurbit[7]uril as a 'supramolecular anchor', as well as stabilising ligand to immobilise catalytic transition-metal nanoparticles on the surface of methyl viologen-bearing polymeric colloids. The small metallic nanoparticles impart the nanocomposites with great potential in catalysis. Abstract : Polymeric nanocomposites were prepared by using cucurbit[7]uril as a 'supramolecular anchor', as well as stabilising ligand to immobilise catalytic transition-metal nanoparticles on the surface of methyl viologen-bearing polymeric colloids. This facile and spontaneous supramolecular approach allows for control over size, morphology and composition of the nanocomposites. The small metallic nanoparticles impart the nanocomposites with great potential in catalysis.