Preparation of Colored Polymer Microspheres
Colored polymer microspheres have attracted significant attention in both academia and industry due to their unique optical properties and extensive application potential. However, achieving a uniform distribution of dyes within these microspheres remains a challenge, particularly when heavy concent...
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| author | Lei Wang Weiting Ma Shuheng Zhang Mengke He Ping Song Hongying Wang Xianxiao Song Botian Li |
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| description | Colored polymer microspheres have attracted significant attention in both academia and industry due to their unique optical properties and extensive application potential. However, achieving a uniform distribution of dyes within these microspheres remains a challenge, particularly when heavy concentrations of dye are used, as this can lead to aggregation or delamination, adversely affecting their application. Additionally, many dyes are prone to degradation or fading when exposed to light, heat, or chemicals, which compromises the long-term color stability of the microspheres. Consequently, the preparation of colored polymer microspheres with high stability continues to be a significant challenge. This review offers a comprehensive overview of the preparation techniques for colored polymer microspheres and their dyeing mechanisms, introducing the fundamental concepts of these microspheres and their applications in various fields, such as biomedicine, optical devices, and electronic display technologies. It further presents a detailed discussion of the different preparation methods, including physical adsorption, chemical bonding, and copolymerization. The advantages, limitations, and potential improvements of each method are explored, along with an analysis of the interactions between dyes and the polymer matrix, and how these interactions influence the properties of the microspheres, including their color uniformity, stability, and durability. Finally, the review discusses future perspectives on the development of colored polymer microspheres, highlighting the advancement of novel materials, innovations in preparation technology, and the exploration of potential new application areas. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b27d4af5b669415ca2d843cc47bbed042025-01-24T13:43:49ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492025-01-0130237510.3390/molecules30020375Preparation of Colored Polymer MicrospheresLei Wang0Weiting Ma1Shuheng Zhang2Mengke He3Ping Song4Hongying Wang5Xianxiao Song6Botian Li7College of New Energy and Materials, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, ChinaState Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Beijing 102205, ChinaCollege of New Energy and Materials, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, ChinaCollege of New Energy and Materials, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, ChinaState Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Beijing 102205, ChinaState Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Beijing 102205, ChinaCollege of New Energy and Materials, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, ChinaCollege of New Energy and Materials, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, ChinaColored polymer microspheres have attracted significant attention in both academia and industry due to their unique optical properties and extensive application potential. However, achieving a uniform distribution of dyes within these microspheres remains a challenge, particularly when heavy concentrations of dye are used, as this can lead to aggregation or delamination, adversely affecting their application. Additionally, many dyes are prone to degradation or fading when exposed to light, heat, or chemicals, which compromises the long-term color stability of the microspheres. Consequently, the preparation of colored polymer microspheres with high stability continues to be a significant challenge. This review offers a comprehensive overview of the preparation techniques for colored polymer microspheres and their dyeing mechanisms, introducing the fundamental concepts of these microspheres and their applications in various fields, such as biomedicine, optical devices, and electronic display technologies. It further presents a detailed discussion of the different preparation methods, including physical adsorption, chemical bonding, and copolymerization. The advantages, limitations, and potential improvements of each method are explored, along with an analysis of the interactions between dyes and the polymer matrix, and how these interactions influence the properties of the microspheres, including their color uniformity, stability, and durability. Finally, the review discusses future perspectives on the development of colored polymer microspheres, highlighting the advancement of novel materials, innovations in preparation technology, and the exploration of potential new application areas.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/2/375polymer microspheresdyedesign and preparationcolored polymer |
| spellingShingle | Lei Wang Weiting Ma Shuheng Zhang Mengke He Ping Song Hongying Wang Xianxiao Song Botian Li Preparation of Colored Polymer Microspheres Molecules polymer microspheres dye design and preparation colored polymer |
| title | Preparation of Colored Polymer Microspheres |
| title_full | Preparation of Colored Polymer Microspheres |
| title_fullStr | Preparation of Colored Polymer Microspheres |
| title_full_unstemmed | Preparation of Colored Polymer Microspheres |
| title_short | Preparation of Colored Polymer Microspheres |
| title_sort | preparation of colored polymer microspheres |
| topic | polymer microspheres dye design and preparation colored polymer |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/2/375 |
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