Conjugated polymer nanoparticles with tunable antibacterial photodynamic capability

Abstract

Conjugated polymers are versatile materials with promising applications as light-activated antibacterial agents. This work investigated the photoantimicrobial effect of conjugated polymer nanoparticles (CPNs) composed of poly(2.5-di(hexyloxy)cyanoterephthalylidene) (CN-PPV) prepared under different...

Enhancing photoluminescence of conjugated nanoparticles through graft polymer architectures

“…S24, ESI †). 1,2,9 (PT-g-PMMA) NP and (PT-g-PEO) NP were prepared by dropwise addition of 10 mL water to 1 mg mL À1 and 2 mg mL À1 solutions in THF under vigorous stirring, respectively (see Fig. 3(a)).…”

“…Conjugated polymer nanoparticles are promising materials for a broad range of applications, such as organic electronics, medicine, catalysis, and chemical sensing. [1][2][3] Unlike many conjugated polymer inks and solutions, conjugated polymer nanoparticles can be suspended in aqueous media to avoid harsh organic solvents and minimize environmental impact. 4 Additionally, solutions of conjugated polymer nanoparticles retain low viscosity at high polymer content when compared to fully dissolved conjugated polymers, and thus potentially improve processability.…”

Gelatin-Coated TiO2/Pd Hybrid: A Potentially Useful Nanomaterial to Enhance Antibacterial and Anticancer Properties

“…Polymer-conjugated nanomaterials have attracted considerable attention for their antibacterial and anticancer effects owing to their unique properties and potential for specialized therapeutic uses [14][15][16]. Biopolymeric materials are eco-friendly, non-toxic, biocompatible, biodegradable, affordable, and easily accessible from natural resources [17].…”