Synthesis of a functionalized and photodegradable fluorene-based polymer for aqueous SWNT dispersion

Decoration of single-walled carbon nanotubes with a photocleavable conjugated polymer allows dispersion and triggered release. Due to their tunability, conjugated polymers have received significant interest in the dispersion of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs). Indeed, interactions with conjugated polymers enable simultaneous solubility, extraction, and purification of carbon nanotubes. However, due to the strong π-interactions between …