Macromolecular architectural effects on solution self-assembly of amphiphilic AB-type block copolymers
Naok̆i Ozawa, Tomoki Nishimura
Abstract
This review discusses the self-assembly of amphiphilic linear and various non-linear polymers such as star and cyclic architectures, highlighting how polymer architecture impacts self-assembly behavior.
Topics & Concepts
CopolymerAmphiphileMacromoleculeBlock (permutation group theory)Self-assemblyPolymer chemistryPolymer scienceChemistryMaterials scienceNanotechnologyOrganic chemistryPolymerMathematicsBiochemistryGeometryAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationDendrimers and Hyperbranched Polymersbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties