Homopolymer Micelles in Heterogeneous Solvent Mixtures

Amphiphilic homopolymers containing a hydrophilic and a hydrophobic functionality in each monomer unit have been shown to form polar or apolar containers depending on the solvent environment. When presented with a mixture of solvents, these polymeric containers are capable of releasing certain guest...

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Published in:Journal of the American Chemical Society 2005-12, Vol.127 (48), p.16794-16795
Main Authors: Basu, Subhadeep, Vutukuri, Dharma Rao, Thayumanavan, S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Coloring Agents - chemistry
Exact sciences and technology
Micelles
Nanostructures - chemistry
Organic polymers
Physicochemistry of polymers
Polymers - chemistry
Properties and characterization
Pyridinium Compounds - chemistry
Solution and gel properties
Solvents - chemistry
Thermodynamics
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Summary:Amphiphilic homopolymers containing a hydrophilic and a hydrophobic functionality in each monomer unit have been shown to form polar or apolar containers depending on the solvent environment. When presented with a mixture of solvents, these polymeric containers are capable of releasing certain guest molecules. The fundamental mechanism behind these properties is investigated, and the utility of these assemblies in separations has been demonstrated with an example.
ISSN:0002-7863
1520-5126
DOI:10.1021/ja056042a