Water-Soluble Aromatic Polymers Enable Easy Film Processing
A Nanocapsulation Strategy for Facile Analysis and Processing of Insoluble Aromatic Polymers in Water
Tags: Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan, Electronics & Robotics, Consumer Goods & Services
Tokyo Tech researchers have developed a new method for water-solubilizing insoluble aromatic polymers using bent aromatic amphiphiles. This environmentally friendly technique simplifies the analysis and processing of these polymers into thin films, expanding their potential applications. The amphiphiles form micelle-like nanocapsules, enabling efficient solubilization and unprecedented properties like strong fluorescence. Applications include creating high-performance materials with unique electronic and optical properties. This innovation marks a significant advance in polymer science.
IP Type or Form Factor: Process & Method; Material; Platform
TRL: 3 - proof of concept with needs validated
Industry or Tech Area: Semiconductors; Textile & Garment
