Warren, N.J. and Armes, S.P. orcid.org/0000-0002-8289-6351 (2014) Polymerization-Induced Self-Assembly of Block Copolymer Nano-objects via RAFT Aqueous Dispersion Polymerization. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 136 (29). pp. 10174-10185. ISSN 0002-7863
Abstract
In this Perspective, we discuss the recent development of polymerization-induced self-assembly mediated by reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) aqueous dispersion polymerization. This approach has quickly become a powerful and versatile technique for the synthesis of a wide range of bespoke organic diblock copolymer nano-objects of controllable size, morphology, and surface functionality. Given its potential scalability, such environmentally-friendly formulations are expected to offer many potential applications, such as novel Pickering emulsifiers, efficient microencapsulation vehicles, and sterilizable thermo-responsive hydrogels for the cost-effective long-term storage of mammalian cells.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | Copyright © 2014 American Chemical Society. ACS AuthorChoice - This is an open access article published under an ACS AuthorChoice (http://pubs.acs.org/page/policy/authorchoice_termsofuse.html) which permits copying and redistribution of the article or any adaptations for non-commercial purposes. |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Science (Sheffield) > Department of Chemistry (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 29 Sep 2016 08:24 |
Last Modified: | 29 Sep 2016 08:24 |
Published Version: | https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ja502843f |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | American Chemical Society |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1021/ja502843f |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:105336 |