Diblock Copolymer Micelles and Supported Films with Noncovalently Incorporated Chromophores: A Modular Platform for Efficient Energy Transfer

Peter G. Adams, Aaron M. Collins, Tuba Sahin, Vijaya Subramanian, Volker S. Urban, Pothiappan Vairaprakash, Yongming Tian, Deborah G. Evans, Andrew P. Shreve, Gabriel A. Montaño

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Abstract

We report generation of modular, artificial light-harvesting assemblies where an amphiphilic diblock copolymer, poly(ethylene oxide)-block-poly(butadiene), serves as the framework for noncovalent organization of BODIPY-based energy donor and bacteriochlorin-based energy acceptor chromophores. The assemblies are adaptive and form well-defined micelles in aqueous solution and high-quality monolayer and bilayer films on solid supports, with the latter showing greater than 90% energy transfer efficiency. This study lays the groundwork for further development of modular, polymer-based materials for light harvesting and other photonic applications. (Graph Presented).

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2422-2428
Number of pages7
JournalNano Letters
Volume15
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 8 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Amphiphilic diblock copolymers
  • Artificial light harvesting
  • Förster resonance energy transfer

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Bioengineering
  • General Chemistry
  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering

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