Liu Baoshuo, Fan Xinnian, Ma Hao, Xie Yutong, Fan Haojun, Yan Qiang, Xiang Jun
College of Biomass Science and Engineering, Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 China
State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 China.
Chem Sci. 2024 Sep 25;15(41):17200-9. doi: 10.1039/d4sc04868g.
Donor-acceptor Stenhouse adducts (DASAs), derived from bio-based furfural, demonstrate reversible isomerization when exposed to light and heat, positioning them as attractive candidates for sustainable smart materials. However, achieving efficient and rapid isomerization in high bio-content solid-state matrices, especially under mild conditions, remains a significant hurdle due to restricted molecular mobility and limited matrix options. To address this, we developed a novel solid matrix in the form of sustainable nano/micro capsules, which boast the highest bio-content reported to date (57%). Composed of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) and a lauric-stearic acid eutectic mixture (L-SEM), these capsules facilitate highly efficient and rapid reversible isomerization of a third-generation DASA (DASA-1). Remarkably, the system achieves 84% forward and 90% reverse isomerization under mild temperatures, significantly enhancing the material's photo-switching capabilities. This advancement not only addresses the critical challenge of isomerization within high bio-content solid matrices but also opens broader possibilities for the application of bio-based DASAs in environmentally friendly technologies, such as color-rich rewritable papers. By innovating in the design of sustainable smart materials, this work has the potential to extend the utility of DASAs across various scientific fields, contributing to the global shift towards a low-carbon, environmentally sustainable society.
源自生物基糠醛的给体-受体斯滕豪斯加合物(DASA)在光照和加热时表现出可逆异构化,使其成为可持续智能材料的有吸引力的候选物。然而,由于分子流动性受限和基质选择有限,在高生物含量的固态基质中实现高效快速的异构化,尤其是在温和条件下,仍然是一个重大障碍。为了解决这个问题,我们开发了一种新型的可持续纳米/微胶囊形式的固体基质,其生物含量是迄今为止报道的最高值(57%)。这些胶囊由聚甲基丙烯酸甲酯(PMMA)和月桂酸-硬脂酸低共熔混合物(L-SEM)组成,有助于第三代DASA(DASA-1)高效快速地进行可逆异构化。值得注意的是,该系统在温和温度下实现了84%的正向异构化和90%的反向异构化,显著增强了材料的光开关能力。这一进展不仅解决了高生物含量固体基质中异构化的关键挑战,还为基于生物的DASA在环保技术中的应用开辟了更广阔的可能性,如色彩丰富的可重写纸张。通过在可持续智能材料设计方面的创新,这项工作有可能扩展DASA在各个科学领域的应用,为全球向低碳、环境可持续社会的转变做出贡献。