Constructing unique micelle structures of charged block copolymers via co-assembly with organic counterions

Honggang Cui; Zhiyun Chen; Kelly Hales; Kai Qi; Zhibin Li; Karen L. Wooley; Darrin J. Pochan

Constructing unique micelle structures of charged block copolymers via co-assembly with organic counterions

Honggang Cui
, Zhiyun Chen
, Kelly Hales
, Kai Qi
, Zhibin Li
, Karen L. Wooley
, Darrin J. Pochan

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Abstract

A variety of fascinating micelle structures have been achieved by the assembly of charged triblock copolymers through the interaction with organic counterfoils in mixed THF/water solution. Essentially, the formation of toroidal micelles was observed in specific conditions of polymer chain constitution, the chain length of each block, the ratio of THF to water and mixing procedures. Our results showed that final assembled structures can be easily tuned by either varying the chain structure of organic counteirons or changing the ratios of THF to water.

Original language	English (US)
Pages	1687-1690
Number of pages	4
State	Published - 2006
Externally published	Yes
Event	Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference 2006, ANTEC 2006 - Charlotte, NC, United States Duration: May 7 2006 → May 11 2006

Conference

Conference	Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference 2006, ANTEC 2006
Country/Territory	United States
City	Charlotte, NC
Period	5/7/06 → 5/11/06

Keywords

Block copolymer
Micelles
Self assembly
Toroids

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Chemical Engineering
Polymers and Plastics

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Constructing unique micelle structures of charged block copolymers via co-assembly with organic counterions

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