Fig. 1: Fabrication of PDMS-MMT-L nanocomposites functionalized with AIE luminogen.
From: Stiff and tough PDMS-MMT layered nanocomposites visualized by AIE luminogens
a Molecule structure of PVA-TPE. b Fluorescence of PVA-TPE solution. c FTIR spectra of TPE-CHO (red), PVA-TPE (blue), and PVA (black). The disappearance of characteristic peaks of aldehyde group and the arising of characteristic peaks of phenyl groups on the PVA-TPE spectrum demonstrate the successful grafting process. d AFM image of MMT nanosheets shows a thickness of 0.75 nm. Scale bar: 100 nm. e Fabrication process of the nacre-inspired PDMS-MMT-L nanocomposite. The digital photos under room light and ultraviolet (UV) light of MMT-PVA scaffold (f) and PDMS-MMT-L nanocomposite (g). Scale bar: 10 mm. h The PDMS-MMT-L nanocomposite shows excellent flexibility as well as fluorescence. Scale bar: 5 mm.
