Crosslinked poly(amido-amine)s as superior matrices for chemical incorporation of highly efficient organic nonlinear optical dyes

Alessandro Abbotto, Luca Beverina, Giberto Chirico, Antonio Facchetti, Paolo Ferruti, Manuela Gilberti, Giorgio A. Pagani*

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Abstract

We report on the synthesis and characterization of new crosslinked polymeric matrices, pertaining to the class of poly(amido-amine)s (PAAs), functionalized with highly performing nonlinear optical (NLO) heterocycle-based dyes as side-chain substituents. Linear, soluble, and highly crosslinked NLO-functionalized PAA networks can be easily prepared under mild conditions. The wide-ranging tunability of optical and mechanical properties of these matrices makes them a superior alternative to conventional high-Tg thermoplastic polymers.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)397-402
Number of pages6
JournalMacromolecular Rapid Communications
Volume24
Issue number5-6
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 17 2003

Keywords

  • Crosslinking
  • Fluorescence
  • Functionalization of polymers
  • NLO
  • UV-vis spectroscopy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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