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Title: Encapsulation of Polythiophene by Glycopolymer for Water Soluble Nano-wire

Journal Article · · Chemistry Letters
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1246/cl.2011.864· OSTI ID:1042182

A water-soluble polythiophene (PT) was prepared by the self-assembling complex with a glycopolymer. The glycopolymer of poly(N-p-vinylbenzyl-D-lactonamide) (PVLA) formed self-assembling cylindrical structure based on the amphiphilicity even after the complexation with PT. We confirmed the improved optical functionality of PT due to the longer conjugated {pi}-orbital. It suggested that PT behaved like molecular nanowire with the self-assembled structure in the hydrophobic core of PVLA. PVLA-PT also showed specific biorecognition against corresponding lectin. These results suggested that the bioactive nanowire formation of PT with the glycopolymer was developed.

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE SC OFFICE OF SCIENCE (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC02-98CH10886
OSTI ID:
1042182
Report Number(s):
BNL-97860-2012-JA; TRN: US201212%%593
Journal Information:
Chemistry Letters, Vol. 40, Issue 8; ISSN 1348-0715
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English