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  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Organic Synthesis

Background:

  • C-H activation/annulation polymerization (CAAP) is a key method for synthesizing heteroaromatic polyelectrolytes.
  • Regioisomerization issues with asymmetric monomers limit CAAP's broader application and control over polymer structure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a one-pot multicomponent CAAP strategy that avoids regioisomerization.
  • To synthesize structurally well-defined heteroaromatic polyelectrolytes with tunable properties.

Main Methods:

  • Employed symmetric and monofunctional internal alkynes as comonomers with aromatic dialdehydes and diamines.
  • Utilized a one-pot multicomponent C-H activation/annulation polymerization (CAAP) strategy.

Main Results:

  • Successfully synthesized structurally regular polyelectrolytes with high molecular weights (up to 224700 g/mol) and yields (up to 91.2%).
  • Achieved excellent solubility and tunable photophysical properties, including near-infrared emission.
  • Demonstrated synergistic photothermal and photodynamic effects for potent light-enhanced antibacterial and antibiofilm activity against various bacteria, including drug-resistant strains.

Conclusions:

  • The developed CAAP strategy precisely synthesizes diverse functional polyelectrolytes, circumventing regioisomerization.
  • These novel polymers hold significant potential for applications in optoelectronics and as antimicrobial therapeutics.