Elucidation of the key role of Pt··· Pt interactions in the directional self-assembly of platinum (II) complexes

X Zheng, MHY Chan, AKW Chan… - Proceedings of the …, 2022 - National Acad Sciences
Here, we report the use of an amphiphilic Pt (II) complex, K [Pt {(O3SCH2CH2CH2)
2bzimpy} Cl](PtB), as a model to elucidate the key role of Pt··· Pt interactions in directing self …

Dissipative particle dynamics simulation study on the mechanisms of self-assembly of large multimolecular micelles from amphiphilic dendritic multiarm copolymers

Y Wang, B Li, Y Zhou, Z Lu, D Yan - Soft Matter, 2013 - pubs.rsc.org
Dendritic multiarm copolymers, including dendrimer multiarm copolymers and
hyperbranched multiarm copolymers, have shown great potential to be excellent precursors …

Modulating antimicrobial activity by synthesis: dendritic copolymers based on nonquaternized 2-(dimethylamino) ethyl methacrylate by Cu-mediated ATRP

G Vigliotta, M Mella, D Rega, L Izzo - Biomacromolecules, 2012 - ACS Publications
The synthesis of novel star-like heteroarms polymers A (BC) n containing m-PEG (block A),
methylmethacrylate (MMA), and nonquaternized 2-(dimethylamino) ethyl methacrylate …

[HTML][HTML] Dissipative particle dynamics simulations of H-shaped diblock copolymer self-assembly in solvent

AL Harmat, SJ Nikkhah, M Sammalkorpi - Polymer, 2021 - Elsevier
We examine the self-assembly of H-shaped block-copolymers as the function of the middle
block to branch length ratio and interaction between the middle and branch blocks differing …

A dissipative particle dynamics simulation study on phase diagrams for the self-assembly of amphiphilic hyperbranched multiarm copolymers in various solvents

H Tan, C Yu, Z Lu, Y Zhou, D Yan - Soft Matter, 2017 - pubs.rsc.org
Self-assembly of amphiphilic hyperbranched multiarm copolymers (HMCs) has shown great
potential for preparing all kinds of delicate supramolecular structures in all scales and …

Multicore assemblies from three-component linear homo-copolymer systems: A coarse-grained modeling study

S Javan Nikkhah, E Turunen, A Lepo, T Ala-Nissila… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Multicore polymer micelles and aggregates are assemblies that contain several cores. The
dual-length-scale compartmentalized solvophobic–solvophilic molecular environment …

Photoresponsive polymersomes formed by amphiphilic linear–dendritic block copolymers: generation-dependent aggregation behavior

YL Lin, HY Chang, YJ Sheng, HK Tsao - Macromolecules, 2012 - ACS Publications
Azobenzene-containing linear–dendritic block copolymers (LDBC) with varied generation
numbers were synthesized recently. This photosensitive LDBC consists of a linear …

The influence of macromolecular architecture on the critical aggregation concentration of large amphiphilic starch derivatives

MJ Tizzotti, MC Sweedman, C Schäfer, RG Gilbert - Food Hydrocolloids, 2013 - Elsevier
A range of hyperbranched emulsifiers were prepared by reaction between starch and 2-
octen-1-yl succinic anhydride (OSA, commonly used in the food industry), under slightly …

Transient and elusive intermediate states in self‐assembly processes: An overview

Z Zhang, Z Hu, J Xing, Q Li - Responsive Materials, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The transient and elusive intermediate states are the keys in self‐assembly processes,
which are common phenomena shaping the structure, properties, and functionalities of …

Impact of Copolymer Architecture on Demicellization and Cargo Release via Head-to-Tail Depolymerization of Hydrophobic Blocks or Branches

C Gioldasis, A Gkamas, C Vlahos - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Utilizing molecular dynamics simulations, we explored the demicellization and cargo
release dynamics of linear and miktoarm copolymers, featuring one, two, and three …