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  • Polymer Nanotechnology
  • Materials Science
  • Supramolecular Chemistry

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  • Controlling nanoparticle size in polymers is challenging due to polydispersity.
  • Existing methods for inorganic materials are not easily transferable to polymers.
  • Functionalized polymers with tailored nanostructures are desirable for advanced applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a facile method for controlling the size and morphology of polyurethane (PU) nanoparticles.
  • To investigate the role of perylene bisimide (PBI) in directing the self-assembly of PU nanoparticles.
  • To evaluate the impact of PBI incorporation on the optical and thermal properties of PU nanoparticles.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of PBI-functionalized polyurethanes via ring-opening and condensation reactions.
  • Perylene bisimide (PBI) assisted self-assembly to form PU nanoparticles.
  • Characterization of nanoparticle size, morphology, molecular weight distribution, optical properties, and thermal stability using techniques like GPC, fluorescence, UV-Vis, TGA, and DSC.

Main Results:

  • Achieved controlled diameters of PU nanoparticles (490 nm, 820 nm, 2.1 µm) using PBI-assisted self-assembly.
  • Demonstrated that morphology (spindle, spherical, core-shell) depends on PBI/polymer concentration ratio and solvent.
  • Observed narrower molecular weight distribution, retained PBI fluorescence, and enhanced thermal stability (79°C higher decomposition, 22°C higher glass transition temperature) in PBI-functionalized PUs.

Conclusions:

  • PBI-assisted self-assembly provides a versatile approach for fabricating well-defined PU nanostructures.
  • The π-π stacking of PBI directs nanoparticle formation and morphology.
  • Functionalized PU nanoparticles exhibit improved thermal and optical properties, opening avenues for advanced material design.