Synthesis, self-assembly, and degradation of amphiphilic triblock copolymers with fully photodegradable hydrophobic blocks

2015 ◽  
Vol 93 (1) ◽  
pp. 126-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Trevor McIntosh ◽  
Ali Nazemi ◽  
Colin V. Bonduelle ◽  
Sebastien Lecommandoux ◽  
Elizabeth R. Gillies
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Light Scattering ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Triblock Copolymers ◽  
Weight Fraction ◽  
Stimuli Responsive ◽  
Responsive Materials ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Imaging Sensors

The development of stimuli-responsive materials is of significant interest for many applications including drug delivery, medical imaging, sensors, and microfluidic devices. Among the available stimuli, light is particularly attractive as it can be applied with high spatial and temporal resolution. We describe here the synthesis of amphiphilic triblock copolymers composed of poly(ethylene glycol) and a hydrophobic block containing o-nitrobenzyl esters throughout the backbone using copper-catalyzed azide–alkyne cycloaddition chemistry. These materials were designed to have a high weight fraction of the hydrophobic block to favour nonmicellar aggregates. The self-assembly in water was studied using nanoprecipitation and the resulting assemblies were characterized by dynamic light scattering and transmission electron microscopy. Under optimized conditions, it was possible to prepare polymer vesicles, commonly referred to as polymersomes, with diameters of approximately 100 nm. The degradation of these materials in response to UV light was studied by spectroscopy, light scattering, and electron microscopy, demonstrating that the vesicles were broken down. These results suggest the potential of these materials for applications such as encapsulation and release.

Synthesis and Self-Assembly Study of Biodegradable Amphiphilic Triblock Copolymers with PEG Block

2014 ◽  
Vol 998-999 ◽  
pp. 95-98
Author(s):  
Xu Du ◽  
Qin Wang ◽  
Chuan Dong Wang ◽  
Yang Liu
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Triblock Copolymers ◽  
Poly Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Chemical Structures ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Spherical Micelles ◽  
Poly Ethylene

Three biodegradable amphiphilic triblock copolymers: polylactide-poly (ethylene glycol)-polylactide (PLA-PEG-PLA), poly (ε-caprolactone)-poly (ethylene glycol)-poly (ε-caprolactone) (PCL-PEG-PCL) and poly (lactide-glycolide)-poly (ethylene glycol)-poly (lactide-glycolide) (PLGA-PEG-PLGA) were synthesized. Their chemical structures were characterized. In aqueous solution, their self-assembly and degradation were studied by dynamic light scattering (DLS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Spherical micelles were formed in aqueous solution via self-assembly of the amphiphilic triblock copolymers. After degradation, the PLA-PEG-PLA and PCL-PEG-PCL micelles became smaller and the PLGA-PEG-PLGA micelles change to vesicles, which should mainly attribute to their different degradation speed.

Directive Effect of Chain Length in Modulating Peptide Nano-assemblies

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (9) ◽  
pp. 923-929
Author(s):  
Gaurav Pandey ◽  
Prem Prakash Das ◽  
Vibin Ramakrishnan
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Amino Acids ◽  
Light Scattering ◽  
Chain Length ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
The Self ◽  
Ionic Charge ◽  
Self Assembling ◽  
Biophysical Techniques

Background: RADA-4 (Ac-RADARADARADARADA-NH2) is the most extensively studied and marketed self-assembling peptide, forming hydrogel, used to create defined threedimensional microenvironments for cell culture applications. Objectives: In this work, we use various biophysical techniques to investigate the length dependency of RADA aggregation and assembly. Methods: We synthesized a series of RADA-N peptides, N ranging from 1 to 4, resulting in four peptides having 4, 8, 12, and 16 amino acids in their sequence. Through a combination of various biophysical methods including thioflavin T fluorescence assay, static right angle light scattering assay, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), electron microscopy, CD, and IR spectroscopy, we have examined the role of chain-length on the self-assembly of RADA peptide. Results: Our observations show that the aggregation of ionic, charge-complementary RADA motifcontaining peptides is length-dependent, with N less than 3 are not forming spontaneous selfassemblies. Conclusion: The six biophysical experiments discussed in this paper validate the significance of chain-length on the epitaxial growth of RADA peptide self-assembly.

scholarly journals Ferro-self-assembly: magnetic and electrochemical adaptation of a multiresponsive zwitterionic metalloamphiphile showing a shape-hysteresis effect

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 270-281
Author(s):  
Stefan Bitter ◽  
Moritz Schlötter ◽  
Markus Schilling ◽  
Marina Krumova ◽  
Sebastian Polarz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Light Scattering ◽  
Dynamic Light Scattering ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Hysteresis Effect ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Organization ◽  
Stimuli Responsive ◽  
Optical Birefringence

The self-organization properties of a stimuli responsive amphiphile can be altered by subjecting the paramagnetic oxidized form to a magnetic field of 0.8 T and monitored in real time by coupling optical birefringence with dynamic light scattering.

Synthesis and self-assembly behaviour of poly(Nα-Boc-l-tryptophan)-block-poly(ethylene glycol)-block-poly(Nα-Boc-l-tryptophan)

RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (29) ◽  
pp. 24142-24153
Author(s):  
Andreea S. Voda ◽  
Kevin Magniez ◽  
Nisa V. Salim ◽  
Cynthia Wong ◽  
Qipeng Guo
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Triblock Copolymers ◽  
Potential Drug ◽  
Poly Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Drug Delivery Applications ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
First Time

We report for the first time the use of Nα-Boc-l-tryptophan for the synthesis of amphiphilic BAB triblock copolymers for potential drug delivery applications.

Symmetric Poly(ethylene oxide-b-styrene-b-isoprene) Triblock Copolymers: Synthesis, Characterization, and Self-Assembly in Bulk and Thin Film

2014 ◽  
Vol 47 (18) ◽  
pp. 6373-6381 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yali Qiao ◽  
Rachel Ferebee ◽  
Bongjoon Lee ◽  
Indranil Mitra ◽  
Nathaniel A. Lynd ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Ethylene Oxide ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Triblock Copolymers ◽  
Poly Ethylene Oxide ◽  
Poly Ethylene

Photo- and Thermo-Dual-Responsive Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Materials

2013 ◽  
Vol 538 ◽  
pp. 181-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin De Tang ◽  
Ye Chen ◽  
Fa Qi Yu ◽  
Mei Shan Pei
Keyword(s):  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Hybrid Materials ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Polymeric Materials ◽  
Stimuli Responsive ◽  
Inorganic Hybrid ◽  
Dual Responsive ◽  
Hexyl Methacrylate ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Copolymer Poly

Organic/inorganic hybrid materials based upon stimuli-responsive copolymers have attracted an inceasing attention. Compared with the polymeric materials, these hybrid materials can form aggregates in aqueous solution with much more stable shape-persistance due to the inorganic structure, which facilitate the mass delivery and long-term life. A novel hybrid material based on a new reactive block copolymer, poly(ethylene oxide)-block-poly{3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl methacrylate-co-N-isopropylacrylamide-co-6-[4-(4-methoxyphenylazo)phenoxy]hexyl methacrylate} [PEO-P(TMSPMA-NIPAM-AzoMA)] was synthesized via atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). The vesicles were obtained by self-assembly of the resulting block copolymer in a selective solvent, and then the PTMSPMA block was subjected to hydrolysis and polycondensation reaction to fix vesicle wall in the presence of triethylamine as a catalyst. The photo- and thermo- dual-responsive properties of the vesicles were investigated.

Self-assembly of dual-responsive amphiphilic POEGMA-b-P4VP-b-POEGMA triblock copolymers: Effect of temperature, pH, and complexation with Cu2+

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela M. Zanata ◽  
Maria Isabel Felisberti
Keyword(s):  
Smart Materials ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Triblock Copolymers ◽  
Critical Micellar Concentration ◽  
Effect Of Temperature ◽  
Important Class ◽  
Stimuli Responsive ◽  
Dual Responsive

Amphiphilic and stimuli-responsive triblock copolymers are an important class of smart materials due to their low critical micellar concentration in solution and capacity of self-assembly into different structures depending on...

scholarly journals pH- and concentration-dependent supramolecular self-assembly of a naturally occurring octapeptide

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 2017-2025
Author(s):  
Goutam Ghosh ◽  
Gustavo Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Secondary Structures ◽  
Random Coil ◽  
Conformational Transformation ◽  
Stimuli Responsive ◽  
Responsive Materials ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Assembly Behavior ◽  
Novel Drug

Peptide-based biopolymers represent highly promising biocompatible materials with multiple applications, such as tailored drug delivery, tissue engineering and regeneration, and as stimuli-responsive materials. Herein, we report the pH- and concentration-dependent self-assembly and conformational transformation of the newly synthesized octapeptide PEP-1. At pH 7.4, PEP-1 forms β-sheet-rich secondary structures into fractal-like morphologies, as verified by circular dichroism (CD), Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, thioflavin T (ThT) fluorescence spectroscopy assay, and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Upon changing the pH value (using pH 5.5 and 13.0), PEP-1 forms different types of secondary structures and resulting morphologies due to electrostatic repulsion between charged amino acids. PEP-1 can also form helical or random-coil secondary structures at a relatively low concentration. The obtained pH-sensitive self-assembly behavior of the target octapeptide is expected to contribute to the development of novel drug nanocarrier assemblies.

Perfluoropolyether/poly(ethylene glycol) triblock copolymers with controllable self-assembly behaviour for highly efficient anti-bacterial materials

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (79) ◽  
pp. 64170-64179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Song ◽  
Qun Ye ◽  
Wang Ting Lee ◽  
Xiaobai Wang ◽  
Tao He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Click Reaction ◽  
Triblock Copolymers ◽  
Poly Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Highly Efficient ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
High Yields

A series of perfluoropolyether/poly(ethylene glycol) (PFPE/PEG) triblock copolymers PEG/PFPE/PEG (P1–P3) and PFPE/PEG/PFPE (P4–P5) were prepared via thiol–ene click reaction in high yields.

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