Ring-opening polymerization-induced self-assembly (ROPISA) of salicylic acid <i>o</i>-carboxyanhydride
Qianqian Shi, Yibing Chen, Junjiao Yang, Junjiao Yang, Jing Yang, Jing Yang
Abstract
Reported here is the first polyester-based bioactive nanoparticles accessed via ring-opening polymerization-induced self-assembly (ROPISA) of salicylic acid o -carboxyanhydride (SAOCA) monomers. Superfast ROPISA of SAOCA was completed in 30 seconds to form worm-like morphology.
Topics & Concepts
PolymerizationCopolymerPolymer chemistrySalicylic acidRing-opening polymerizationPolyesterSelf-assemblyNanocarriersRing (chemistry)Materials scienceChemistryPolymerNanotechnologyOrganic chemistryDrug deliveryBiochemistryAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterizationbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesPolymer Surface Interaction Studies