By encapsulating NaYF4 :Tm.Yb upconverting nanocrystals in UV-degradable polymer capsules, it is possible to access efficient polymer photodegradation and remotely controlled release using near-IR laser light at an unprecedentedly low power.
Keywords: light-degradable polymers; photo-induced degradation; photo-release; upconverting nanoparticles.
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