Depletion driven self-assembly of block copolymer solutions by homopolymers

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 2121-2127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tao Yang ◽  
Zhen Lei ◽  
Shuang Yang ◽  
Er-Qiang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Copolymer Solution

The addition of a non-adsorbing homopolymer to a block copolymer solution provides a convenient strategy for regulating its self-assembly.

scholarly journals Spraying of Ultrathin Isoporous Block Copolymer Membranes—A Story about Challenges and Limitations

Membranes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 404
Author(s):  
Thomas Bucher ◽  
Juliana Isabel Clodt ◽  
Clarissa Abetz ◽  
Barbara Bajer ◽  
Volkan Filiz
Keyword(s):  
Phase Separation ◽  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Casting Machine ◽  
Spray Coating ◽  
Detailed Examination ◽  
Thin Layers ◽  
Copolymer Solution ◽  
Phase Separation Process ◽  
Continuous Preparation

Isoporous membranes can be prepared by a combination of self-assembly of amphiphilic block copolymers and the non-solvent induced phase separation process. As the general doctor-blade technique suffers from high consumption of expensive block copolymer, other methods to reduce its concentration in the casting solution are sought after. Decreasing the block copolymer concentration during membrane casting and applying the block copolymer solution on a support membrane to obtain ultrathin isoporous membrane layers with e.g., spraying techniques, can be an answer. In this work we focused on the question if upscaling of thin block copolymer membranes produced by spraying techniques is feasible. To upscale the spray coating process, three different approaches were pursued, namely air-brush, 1-fluid nozzles and 2-fluid nozzles as generally used in the coating industry. The different spraying systems were implemented successfully in a membrane casting machine. Thinking about future development of isoporous block copolymer membranes in application it was significant that a continuous preparation process can be realised combining spraying of thin layers and immersion of the thin block copolymer layers in water to ensure phase-separation. The system was tested using a solution of polystyrene-block-poly(4-vinylpyridine) diblock copolymer. A detailed examination of the spray pattern and its homogeneity was carried out. The limitations of this method are discussed.

The Self-Assembly of an Amphiphilic Block Copolymer: A Dissipative Particle Dynamics Study

2005 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 180-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. G. Schulz ◽  
U. Frieske ◽  
H. Kuhn ◽  
G. Schmid ◽  
F. Müller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Dissipative Particle Dynamics ◽  
Particle Dynamics ◽  
The Self ◽  
Amphiphilic Block Copolymer

Nanoscratch-Directed Self-Assembly of Block Copolymer Thin Films

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 5772-5781
Author(s):  
Dong Hyup Kim ◽  
Ahram Suh ◽  
Geonhyeong Park ◽  
Dong Ki Yoon ◽  
So Youn Kim
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Self Assembly

Oxidation and ATP dual-responsive block copolymer containing tertiary sulfoniums: self-assembly, protein complexation and triggered release

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanfen Jiang ◽  
Shuqi Dong ◽  
Guoyang Qin ◽  
Li Liu ◽  
Hanying Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Phenylboronic Acid ◽  
Cationic Polymer ◽  
Release Profile ◽  
Triggered Release ◽  
Dual Responsive ◽  
Protein Complexation

Alkylation of thioether-containing block copolymer simultaneously incorporated sulfoniums and phenylboronic acid moieties. The co-assembly of this cationic polymer and protein generated micelles with an H2O2-and ATP-responsive release profile.

Implicit Side-Chain Model and Experimental Characterization of Bottlebrush Block Copolymer Solution Assembly

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tianyuan Pan ◽  
Bijal B. Patel ◽  
Dylan J. Walsh ◽  
Sarit Dutta ◽  
Damien Guironnet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Side Chain ◽  
Chain Model ◽  
Experimental Characterization ◽  
Copolymer Solution

scholarly journals Mesoporous Titanium Oxynitride Monoliths from Block Copolymer-Directed Self-Assembly of Metal–Urea Additives

Langmuir ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (36) ◽  
pp. 10803-10810
Author(s):  
Yun Li ◽  
Raymond Horia ◽  
Wei Xin Tan ◽  
Nathawat Larbaram ◽  
Wardhana A. Sasangka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Self Assembly

Synthesis of azobenzene-containing liquid crystalline block copolymer nanoparticles via polymerization induced hierarchical self-assembly

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Wen ◽  
Wangqi Ouyang ◽  
Song Guan ◽  
Aihua Chen
Keyword(s):  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Liquid Crystalline ◽  
Facile Synthesis ◽  
Liquid Crystalline Nanoparticles

A facile synthesis of non-spherical photoresponsive azobenzene-containing liquid crystalline nanoparticles via polymerization-induced hierarchical self-assembly (PIHSA).

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