Issue 13, 2020

Block copolymer hierarchical structures from the interplay of multiple assembly pathways

Abstract

Structurally complex hierarchical block copolymer assemblies can be formed in solution via the interplay of multiple assembly pathways. Crystallizable block copolymers can undergo self-assembly, crystallization or phase separation in solution. By selecting appropriate solvency conditions (solvent and temperature) it is possible to induce an interplay between these processes resulting in a complex association behavior. This leads to the formation of assemblies with up to four levels of hierarchical organization. Furthermore, varying the copolymer composition enables to tune the formation mechanism and the morphology of the aggregates.

Graphical abstract: Block copolymer hierarchical structures from the interplay of multiple assembly pathways

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Article type
Communication
Submitted
16 Jan 2020
Accepted
02 Mar 2020
First published
03 Mar 2020
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY-NC license

Polym. Chem., 2020,11, 2305-2311

Block copolymer hierarchical structures from the interplay of multiple assembly pathways

A. Ianiro, M. Chi, M. M. R. M. Hendrix, A. V. Koç, E. D. Eren, M. Sztucki, A. V. Petukhov, G. de With, A. C. C. Esteves and R. Tuinier, Polym. Chem., 2020, 11, 2305 DOI: 10.1039/D0PY00081G

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