Formation of Novel Polymeric Nanoparticles
We have found that not only block copolymers but also ionomers can self-assemble in a selective solvent to form surfactant-free nanoparticles. The self-assembly can be induced by chemical reaction, polymer−polymer complexation, and microphase inversion in addition to the temperature. A recently deve...
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Published in | Accounts of chemical research Vol. 34; no. 3; pp. 249 - 256 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
American Chemical Society
01.03.2001
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Summary: | We have found that not only block copolymers but also ionomers can self-assemble in a selective solvent to form surfactant-free nanoparticles. The self-assembly can be induced by chemical reaction, polymer−polymer complexation, and microphase inversion in addition to the temperature. A recently developed microwave method for the preparation of uniform surfactant-free polymeric nanoparticles is also reviewed. Our results have revealed that for a given dispersion, the particle surface area occupied per stabilizer (surfactant, polymer chains, and ionic groups) is close to a constant. |
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Bibliography: | istex:70115595AF4B607084C0D263211A5A02A83FE8D3 ark:/67375/TPS-KQ3Q7BZK-M ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 content type line 23 |
ISSN: | 0001-4842 1520-4898 |
DOI: | 10.1021/ar000011x |