Interfacial photocycloaddition polymerization: a synthetic approach for structurally functionalized degradable polymer particles from naturally derived monomers.

ABSTRACT: Industrially relevant polymer capsules-structurally functionalized particulate materials that have shown promise for application in cosmetics, fragrances, and agrochemicals-typically comprise non-degradable synthetic polymers that cause marine microplastic pollution, which is a global environmental issue. This paper describes the synthesis of structurally functionalized degradable polymer particles by photolysis and hydrolysis without any initiators or catalysts via interfacial photocycloaddition polymerization of natural product-derived photoreactive monomers in aqueous heterogeneous systems. The resultant polymeric particles stably encapsulate dyes and fragrance molecules and decompose into naturally occurring raw materials. The reaction wavelengths for interfacial photocycloaddit

SUBMITTER: Kitayama Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12805441 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature