Aggregation-induced emission enhancement in poly(phenyleneethynylene) s bearing aniline groups

Yang Liu, Xiao Feng, Jian Bing Shi*, Jun Ge Zhi, Bin Tong, Yu Ping Dong

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Abstract

Poly(phenylene ethynylene)s (P1) with 4-vinylaniline pendant groups were successfully prepared by the Sonogashira coupling polymerization between 1,4-diethynyl-2,5-bis(pentyloxy)benzene and 4-[2-(2,5-dibromophenyl)vinyl]- aniline. In comparison with its analogue P2 without amino group, the emission of P1 is only enhanced by aggregation when adding n-hexane into its THF solution, exhibiting an aggregation-induced emission enhancement (AIEE) effect. When methanol or water instead of hexane was added into THF solution, P1, however, didn't show AIEE. The results indicated that amino groups strengthen the inter-chain and intra-chain interactions in P1 and restrict the non-radiative energy transition. This strategy can provide a platform for developing highly sensitive and efficient bio- and chemosensors.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)443-450
Number of pages8
JournalChinese Journal of Polymer Science (English Edition)
Volume30
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2012

Keywords

  • Aggregation-induced emission enhancement
  • Amino group
  • Conjugated polymer
  • Poly(phenylene ethynylene)s

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