Poly(ionic liquid) Janus nanosheets towards dye degradation†
Abstract
Polymeric ionic liquid (PIL) functionalized Janus nanosheets are synthesized by polymerization of ionic liquid monomers onto the ATRP agent modified side of the silica Janus nanosheets. PW12O403− anion is introduced onto the PIL side through anion exchange. The PW12O403− based PIL Janus nanosheets at the emulsion interface exhibit excellent catalytic degradation of water soluble dyes for example methyl orange (MO).