This unique text discusses the solution self-assembly of block
copolymers and covers all aspects from basic physical chemistry to
applications in soft nanotechnology. Recent advances have enabled
the preparation of new materials with novel self-assembling
structures, functionality and responsiveness and there have also
been concomitant advances in theory and modelling.
The present text covers the principles of self-assembly in both
dilute and concentrated solution, for example micellization and
mesophase formation, etc., in chapters 2 and 3 respectively.
Chapter 4 covers polyelectrolyte block copolymers – these materials
are attracting significant attention from researchers and a solid
basis for understanding their physical chemistry is emerging, and
this is discussed. The next chapter discusses adsorption of block
copolymers from solution at liquid and solid interfaces. The
concluding chapter presents a discussion of selected applications,
focussing on several important new concepts.
The book is aimed at researchers in polymer science as well as
industrial scientists involved in the polymer and coatings
industries. It will also be of interest to scientists working in
soft matter self-assembly and self-organizing polymers.
Spis treści
Preface.
1. Introduction.
References.
2. Neutral Block Copolymers in Dilute Solution.
2.1 Introduction.
2.2 Techniques for Studying Micellization.
2.3 Micellization in PEO-based Block Copolymers.
2.4 Micellization in Styrenic Block Copolymers.
2.5 Determination of cmc.
2.6 Thermodynamics of Micellization.
2.7 Micellization and Micelle Dimensions: Theory and Simulation.
2.8 Micelle Dimensions: Comparison Between Experiment and Theory.
2.9 Interaction between Micelles.
2.10 Dynamics of Micellization.
2.11 Dynamic Modes.
2.12 Specific Types of Micelles.
2.13 Micellization in Mixed solvents.
2.14 Mixed micelles.
2.15 Block Copolymer/Surfactant complexes.
2.16 Complex Morphologies.
2.17 Vesicles.
2.18 Crystallization in Micelles.
References.
3. Concentrated Solutions.
3.1 Understanding Phase Diagrams.
3.2 Phase Behaviour of PEO-containing Block Copolymers.
3.3 Gelation.
3.4 Order-Disorder Phase Transition.
3.5 Order-order Phase Transitions.
3.6 Domain Spacing Scaling, and Solvent Distributionprofiles.
3.7 Semidilute Block Copolymer Solution Theory.
3.8 Theoretical understanding of Phase Diagrams.
3.9 Flow Alignment.
3.10 Dynamics.
References.
4. Polyelectrolyte Block Copolymers.
4.1 Micellization.
4.2 Chain Conformation.
4.3 Theory.
4.4 Polyion Complexes.
4.5 Copolymer-surfactant complexes.
4.6 Complexation with other Molecules.
4.7 Gelation.
4.8 Hierarchical Order in Peptide Block Copolyelectrolyte Solutions.
References.
5. Adsorption.
5.1 Introduction.
5.2 Adsorption at the Air-Water Interface.
5.3 Adsorption on Solid Substrates.
5.4 Surface Forces Experiments.
5.5 Modelling Adsorption.
References.
6. Applications
6.1 Surfactancy/Detergency.
6.2 Solubilisation, Emusification and Stabilization.
6.3 Drug Delivery.
6.4 Biodegradable Block Copolymer Micelles.
6.5 Thermoresponsive Micellar Systems.
6.6 Metal-Containing Copolymer Micelles and Nanoreactors.
6.7 Vesicles.
6.8 Separation Media.
6.9 Templating.
6.10 Membranes.
6.11 Other Applications.
References.
Index.
O autorze
Ian W. Hamley is the author of Block Copolymers in Solution: Fundamentals and Applications, published by Wiley.
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