Chemistry

Ultralong phosphorescence cellulose with excellent anti-bacterial, water-resistant and ease-to-process performance

X. Zhang, Y. Cheng, et al.

Discover a groundbreaking phosphorescent cellulose derivative developed by Xin Zhang, Yaohui Cheng, Jingxuan You, Jinming Zhang, Chunchun Yin, and Jun Zhang. This innovative material exhibits remarkable room-temperature phosphorescence, providing applications in anti-counterfeiting and smart labels through its eco-friendly processing and sustainable qualities.

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Abstract

This paper presents a phosphorescent cationized cellulose derivative created by introducing cyanomethylimidazolium cations and chloride anions into cellulose chains. These structures promote intersystem crossing and inhibit non-radiative transitions, resulting in a cellulose-based room-temperature phosphorescence (RTP) material. This material is easily processed into films, fibers, coatings, and patterns using eco-friendly aqueous solutions. Crosslinking with glutaraldehyde enhances antibacterial properties and water resistance. The biodegradability and sustainability of cellulose make this material highly promising for applications like anti-counterfeiting and smart labels.

Publisher

Nature Communications

Published On

Mar 02, 2022

Authors

Xin Zhang, Yaohui Cheng, Jingxuan You, Jinming Zhang, Chunchun Yin, Jun Zhang

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