Universal Strategy for Inorganic Nanoparticle Incorporation into Mesoporous Liquid Crystal Polymer Particles

Developing inorganic-organic composite polymers necessitates a new strategy for effectively controlling shape and optical properties while accommodating guest materials, as conventional polymers primarily act as carriers that transport inorganic substances. Here, a universal approach is introduced utilizing mesoporous liquid crystal polymer particles (MLPs) to fabricate inorganic-organic composites. By leveraging the liquid crystal phase, morphology and optical properties are precisely controlled through the molecular-level arrangement of the host, here monomers. The controlled host material allows the synthesis of inorganic particles within the matrix or accommodation of presynthesized nano-inorganic particles, all while preserving the intrinsic properties of the host material. This composite material surpasses the functional capabilities of the polymer alone by sequentially integrating one or more inorganic materials, allowing for the incorporation of multiple functionalities within a single polymer particle. Furthermore, this approach effectively mitigates the drawbacks associated with guest materials resulting in a substantial enhancement of composite performance. The presented approach is anticipated to hold immense potential for various applications in optoelectronics, catalysis, and biosensing, addressing the evolving demands of the society. This approach involves the universal strategy for fabricating a wide range of inorganic-organic polymer composites using mesoporous liquid crystal polymer particles. This method grants precise control over shape and morphology while accommodating various inorganic particles while preserving the intrinsic properties of host materials. Notably, this approach enables the creation of composites with multiple types of guests within a single matrix, expanding its versatilityimage.

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A universal approach utilizing mesoporous liquid crystal polymer particles is introduced to fabricate inorganic-organic composites with precise control over shape and optical properties. This method allows for the incorporation of multiple inorganic materials, enhancing the functionality of the composite material. In addition, this approach effectively addresses the drawbacks associated with guest materials, resulting in a substantial enhancement of composite performance.