The interplay between polymer science and supramolecular chemistry leads to formation of
various supramolecular polymeric systems. Owing to the dynamic nature of noncovalent …

Block copolymer (BCP) represents a special type of polymeric system where each of the
polymer chains is composed of two or more chemically distinct homopolymer blocks that are …

Block polymers have undergone extraordinary evolution since their inception more than 60
years ago, maturing from simple surfactants to an expansive class of macromolecules …

Small-angle x-ray scattering experiments conducted with compositionally asymmetric low
molar mass poly (isoprene)-b-poly (lactide) diblock copolymers reveal an extraordinary …

The discovery of the Frank–Kasper σ phase in diblock copolymer and tetrablock terpolymer
melts catalyzed a renewed interest over the past decade in understanding particle-forming …

Highly designable architectures of polymers endow the same polymer with different
properties. In principle, diverse architectures should enrich the self-assembly behavior of …

Equilibrium phase diagrams are calculated for a selection of two-component block
copolymer architectures using self-consistent field theory (SCFT). The topology of the phase …

Frank–Kasper (FK) and quasicrystal phases were originally identified in metal alloys and
only sporadically reported in soft materials. These unconventional sphere-packing schemes …

The development of energy conversion and storage devices is at the forefront of research
geared towards a sustainable future. However, there are numerous issues that prevent the …

Self-assembly of rigid building blocks with explicit shape and symmetry is substantially
influenced by the geometric factors and remains largely unexplored. We report the selective …