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Photo-Physical Behavior and Fluorescence of Thermo Switchable Nanocomposite Based on Methyl Methacrylate -Spirobenzopyran

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Nanocomposites with thermo and photo-switchable fluorescent properties were synthesized via mini-emulsion polymerization based on spiropyran and methyl methacrylate monomer. The photophysical behavior of fluorescence nanocomposites was investigated by fluorescence spectrophotometry in different temperature, UV-light and time of exposure. It was found that methyl methacrylate polymer is capable of acting as a protective layer and play a critical role in improving the photostability of colorants. The nanocomposites exhibited excellent fluorescent thermo-switching action with respect to the free spiro molecule.

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We would like to thank the Center of Excellence for Color Science and Technology (CECST), Institute for Color Science and Technology, Tehran-Iran for providing us a good environment and facilities to complete this project.

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  1. Department of Organic Colorants, Institute for Color Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran

    Shohre Rouhani

  2. Center of Excellence for Color Science and Technology, Institute for Color Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran

    Shohre Rouhani

  3. Department of Resin and additives, Institute for Color Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran

    Malihe Pishvaei

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Rouhani, S., Pishvaei, M. Photo-Physical Behavior and Fluorescence of Thermo Switchable Nanocomposite Based on Methyl Methacrylate -Spirobenzopyran. J Fluoresc 27, 501–507 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-016-1977-y

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