Polyurethane foam functionalized with an AIE-active polymer using an ultrasonication-assisted method: preparation and application for the detection of explosives

• DOI: 10.1039/c6ra02134d
• Publication Date: 2016-02-26T11:32:58Z
• Authors: Zhu-Xin Fan; Qing-Hua Zhao; Shi Wang; Yu Bai; Pei-Pei Wang; Jin-Jin Li; Zhi-Wei Chu; Guo-Hua Chen
• Keywords: 02 engineering and technology; 0210 nano-technology; 01 natural sciences; 0104 chemical sciences

We have fabricated PU foams modified with AIE-active polymer PSiTPE nanoparticles on the flexible sponge surface. The as-prepared foams show a high sensitive to PA solution and DNT vapor.