Fig. 4: Photophysical properties, stability, and PET-RAFT polymerisation.

Emission spectra of EH-TGlu (a) and EG-TGlu (b) in solution, solid, and film states. c pH stability ranging from 1 to 12; three freshly prepared samples were measured to estimate error bars. d Photostability under continuous light exposure for 50 min. e PET-RAFT polymerisation using TGlu as a photocatalyst with CDPTA and MA, with a summarised table of results. Supplementary Fig. 30 shows SEC trace profiles of the polymerisations process. f Kinetic study showing the relationship between monomer conversion and light exposure time (left), and between molecular weight and conversion (right), indicating the living nature of the resulting polymers. g SEC traces demonstrate block-copolymerisation without any purification.