Amphiphilic block copolymers: their structures, and self-assembly to polymeric micelles and polymersomes as drug delivery vehicles
Self-assembly of amphiphilic block copolymers display a multiplicity of nanoscale periodic
patterns proposed as a dominant tool for the 'bottom-up'fabrication of nanomaterials with …
patterns proposed as a dominant tool for the 'bottom-up'fabrication of nanomaterials with …
pH-Responsive polymers
In this review, we provide an analysis of some of the recent literature reports on the
synthesis and applications of pH-responsive polymers. Depending on the solution pH, such …
synthesis and applications of pH-responsive polymers. Depending on the solution pH, such …
[HTML][HTML] Copper-mediated living radical polymerization (atom transfer radical polymerization and copper (0) mediated polymerization): from fundamentals to …
The discovery of the first “living” radical polymerization by Otsu and co-workers (1) in 1982
heralded the start of a very exciting time for polymer chemists. Since then, a plethora of living …
heralded the start of a very exciting time for polymer chemists. Since then, a plethora of living …
Functional block copolymer assemblies responsive to tumor and intracellular microenvironments for site-specific drug delivery and enhanced imaging performance
Z Ge, S Liu - Chemical Society Reviews, 2013 - pubs.rsc.org
Self-assembled nanostructures of amphiphilic and double hydrophilic block copolymers
have been increasingly utilized as potent polymeric nanocarriers of therapeutic drugs …
have been increasingly utilized as potent polymeric nanocarriers of therapeutic drugs …
Polymeric surfactants as ideal substitutes for sustainable corrosion protection: A perspective on colloidal and interface properties
Surfactants are well known for their colloidal and corrosion inhibition potential (CIP) due to
their strong propensity to interact with metallic surfaces. However, because of their small …
their strong propensity to interact with metallic surfaces. However, because of their small …
Polymeric surfactants: synthesis, properties, and links to applications
It is well-known that surfactants are molecules able to modify the surface properties of the
liquid in which they are introduced (usually water). The simultaneous presence of both …
liquid in which they are introduced (usually water). The simultaneous presence of both …
Multi-stimuli responsive polymers–the all-in-one talents
Stimuli-responsive polymers have gained increasing attention, which is attributed to the
manifold applications they can be used for. Several years' intensive research was invested …
manifold applications they can be used for. Several years' intensive research was invested …
Micellization of block copolymers
G Riess - Progress in polymer science, 2003 - Elsevier
This article deals with recent progress including the author's work in the field of block
copolymer self-assembly in solution and on solid surfaces. The synthesis methods for …
copolymer self-assembly in solution and on solid surfaces. The synthesis methods for …
Stimuli-responsive nanoparticles, nanogels and capsules for integrated multifunctional intelligent systems
M Motornov, Y Roiter, I Tokarev, S Minko - Progress in polymer science, 2010 - Elsevier
In this review we provide an analysis of recent literature reports on the synthesis and
applications of stimuli-responsive polymeric and hybrid nanostructured particles in a range …
applications of stimuli-responsive polymeric and hybrid nanostructured particles in a range …
Amphiphile nanoarchitectonics: from basic physical chemistry to advanced applications
M Ramanathan, LK Shrestha, T Mori, Q Ji… - Physical Chemistry …, 2013 - pubs.rsc.org
Amphiphiles, either synthetic or natural, are structurally simple molecules with the
unprecedented capacity to self-assemble into complex, hierarchical geometries in …
unprecedented capacity to self-assemble into complex, hierarchical geometries in …