Morphology changes of ionic liquid encapsulating polymer microcontainers upon X-ray irradiation

Späth A, Minami H, Suzuki T, Fink R (2014)


Publication Type: Journal article, Original article

Publication year: 2014

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Original Authors: Späth A., Minami H., Suzuki T., Fink R.H.

Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

Book Volume: 4

Pages Range: 3272-3277

Journal Issue: 7

DOI: 10.1039/c3ra45980b

Abstract

Microencapsulated ionic liquids represent a novel type of material with high potential for various applications in chemical synthesis, catalysis or separation processes. We present a detailed morphological analysis of this material by means of two imaging techniques, i.e., scanning transmission X-ray microspectroscopy (STXM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). While TEM can be utilized only in the dry state, STXM offers access to high-resolution imaging in liquid surroundings. In either case prolonged illumination leads to degradation of the stabilizing polymer. We discuss potential scenarios, e.g., formation of perforations within the polymer shell, to explain the experimental findings.

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APA:

Späth, A., Minami, H., Suzuki, T., & Fink, R. (2014). Morphology changes of ionic liquid encapsulating polymer microcontainers upon X-ray irradiation. RSC Advances, 4(7), 3272-3277. https://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c3ra45980b

MLA:

Späth, Andreas, et al. "Morphology changes of ionic liquid encapsulating polymer microcontainers upon X-ray irradiation." RSC Advances 4.7 (2014): 3272-3277.

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