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Direct Functionalization of Nanodiamond Particles Using Dopamine Derivatives

Direct Functionalization of Nanodiamond Particles Using Dopamine Derivatives

Alexandre Barras, Joël Lyskawa, Sabine Szunerits, Patrice Woisel, Rabah Boukherroub

Langmuir. 2011 Oct 18;27(20):12451-7.

PMID: 21888388

Abstract:

The article reports on the strong linking of dopamine derivatives as a simple and a versatile strategy for the surface functionalization of hydroxyl-terminated nanodiamond (ND-OH) particles. Azide- (ND-N(3)) or poly-N-isopropylacrylamide-terminated (ND-PNIPAM) particles were obtained from ND-OH particles through the reaction with the corresponding dopamine derivatives. The azide-terminated ND particles were further derivatized with a fluorescent probe, alkynyl-pyrene, via copper(I)-catalyzed Huisgen 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition. The modified ND particles were characterized using transmission Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, UV-vis spectroscopy, electrochemical measurements, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and particle size measurements. The surface loading of ND particles with dopamine was estimated from TGA and UV-vis spectroscopy and was found to be around 0.27 mmol g(-1). Because of its simple, gentle nature and versatility, the chemistry developed in this work can be used as an avenue for the preparation of functional nanodiamond particles for various applications.

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Catalog Number	Product Name	Structure	CAS Number	Price
LS74680	Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide), azide terminated			Price

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