Chapter 7: Polymeric temperature sensors

  • Gertjan Vancoillie
  • , Qilu Zhang
  • , Richard Hoogenboom

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Abstract

This chapter describes polymeric temperature sensors based on the combination of solvatochromic dyes and thermoresponsive polymers, which undergo temperature-induced phase transitions in solution. The concepts and synthesis of such polymeric sensors will be explained, followed by a discussion on how polymer structures influence the sensory properties. Moreover, the working mechanisms to translate the polymer phase transition into an absorbance or fluorescence output signal for different types of dyes will be discussed. Finally, selected potential applications of these polymeric temperature sensors will be highlighted.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNanoceramics in Clinical Use
Subtitle of host publicationFrom Materials to Applications, 2nd Edition
EditorsLuis Dias Carlos, Fernando Palacio
PublisherRoyal Society of Chemistry
Pages190-236
Number of pages47
Edition38
ISBN (Electronic)9781782621041, 9781782623199, 9781849739047
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameRSC Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Number38
Volume2016-January
ISSN (Print)1757-7136
ISSN (Electronic)1757-7144

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