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    Assembly of Carbon Nanotubes on Polymer Particles: Towards Rapid Shape Change by Near-Infrared Light

    Year: 2013

    Journal: Particle & Particle Systems Characterization, 30, pp 235-240, 20130926

    Authors: Xiaopeng Huang, Qiuping Qian, Xinyue Zhang, Wenbin Du, Huaping Xu, Yapei Wang

    Organizations: Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China Beijing , 100872 , China, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University Beijing , 100084 , China

    A hybrid system with a carbon nanotube coating on the shell of the polymeric particle is constructed via a Pickering emulsion route. Thermal generation from carbon nanotubes under near-infrared illumination actuates the phase transition of the polymer matrix, rapidly triggering particle shape change. It is envisioned that the shape change by near-IR light, combined with the ease of particle fabrication, opens an avenue to exploit smart drug vehicles