Tunable doubly responsive UCST-type phosphonium poly(ionic liquid): a thermosensitive dispersant for carbon nanotubes

• DOI: 10.1039/c5py01574j
• Publication Date: 2015-11-30T09:32:33Z
• Authors: Yajnaseni Biswas; Tanmoy Maji; Madhab Dule; Tarun K. Mandal
• Keywords: 02 engineering and technology; 0210 nano-technology

Poly(triphenyl-4-vinylbenzylphosphonium chloride) synthesized via RAFT polymerization exhibits both tunable halide ion- and thermo-responsiveness (UCST-type) in aqueous solution and acts as a thermosensitive stabilizer for carbon nanotubes.