One‐pot synthesis of {Mo6I8}4+‐doped polystyrene microspheres via a free radical dispersion copolymerisation reaction |
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| Authors: | Natalya A Vorotnikova Mariya V Edeleva Olga G Kurskaya Konstantin A Brylev Alexander M Shestopalov Yuri V Mironov Andrew J Sutherland Olga A Efremova Michael A Shestopalov |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Nikolaev Institute of Inorganic Chemistry SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation;2. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation;3. Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation;4. Research Institute of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation;5. Aston Institute of Materials Research, Aston University, Birmingham, UK;6. School of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, University of Hull, Hull, UK |
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| Abstract: | Molybdenum octahedral clusters, when incorporated into an appropriate polymer matrix, are considered as promising agents for a range of biological applications. This work describes the one‐pot synthesis, morphology and cellular toxicity of nano‐sized polystyrene beads doped with luminescent cluster complexes [{Mo6X8}(NO3)6]2? (X = Cl, Br or I). Specifically, the particles were obtained by free radical dispersion copolymerisation of styrene and methacrylic acid or 4‐vinylpyridine in the presence of the cluster complexes. The effects of the cluster loading in the reaction mixture on both the content of the final material and number‐average molar mass of the copolymers were evaluated. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry |
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| Keywords: | molybdenum cluster complex free radical polymerisation copolymer material luminescence |
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