Fluorescent and thermal properties of siloxane-polyurethanes based on 1,8-naphthalimide

Yan Ma, Qian Yun Tang, Ji Zhu, Li Hong Wang, Cheng Yao

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Abstract

A series of fluorescent siloxane-polyurethanes (HPMS-PUs) containing an amino-functionalized, 1,8-naphthalimide, fluorescent monomer (AABD) as a chain extender were synthesized. The properties of the HPMS-PUs were investigated by UV-vis and fluorescence spectroscopies, thermogravimetric analysis and thermal migration behavior. The maximum absorption and emission wavelengths of HPMS-PUs showed a red shift of about 4 nm and a blue shift of about 9 nm, respectively, compared to those of AABD. The Stokes shifts of AABD and HPMS-PU2 were 3514 and 2931 cm-1, respectively. The quantum yield of HPMS-PU2 was 0.79, which was six times higher than that of AABD. Concentration self-quenching was observed in both AABD and HPMS-PUs. The fluorescence of HPMS-PUs was quite stable with respect to both temperature and fluorescence quencher effects. The thermal stability of HPMS-PUs increased with AABD content. The fluorophore units in the HPMS-PUs did not readily migrate.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)680-686
Number of pages7
JournalChinese Chemical Letters
Volume25
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2014

Keywords

  • 1,8-Naphthalimide
  • Fluorescence
  • Polysiloxane
  • Polyurethane
  • Thermal properties

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