Exploration of complex nanostructures in block copolymers
The exploration of nanoscale morphologies with three-dimensional spatial arrangements in
block copolymers involves the manipulation of compositional fluctuations at interfaces …
block copolymers involves the manipulation of compositional fluctuations at interfaces …
Hierarchical self-assembly of ABC-type bottlebrush copolymers
Q Song, Q Dong, R Liang, Y Xue, M Zhong… - Macromolecules, 2023 - ACS Publications
We have performed dissipative particle dynamics simulations to study the self-assembly of
ABC-type bottlebrush copolymers (BBCPs), one portion of whose backbone is grafted by …
ABC-type bottlebrush copolymers (BBCPs), one portion of whose backbone is grafted by …
Unconventional microdomains of block copolymers
Block copolymers (BCPs) have attracted significant interest due to their ability to form
various nanostructures, including lamellae, cylinders, gyroids, and spheres. But these …
various nanostructures, including lamellae, cylinders, gyroids, and spheres. But these …
Control the Self‐assembly of Block Copolymers by Tailoring the Packing Frustration
Z Xu, W Li - Chinese Journal of Chemistry, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Comprehensive Summary The concept of “packing frustration” has been used to understand
the self‐assembly behaviors of block copolymers for decades. However, rare attention has …
the self‐assembly behaviors of block copolymers for decades. However, rare attention has …
Inverse design of complex block copolymers for exotic self-assembled structures based on bayesian optimization
Q Dong, X Gong, K Yuan, Y Jiang, L Zhang… - ACS Macro …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Variable chain topologies of multiblock copolymers provide great opportunities for the
formation of numerous self-assembled nanostructures with promising potential applications …
formation of numerous self-assembled nanostructures with promising potential applications …
Enhanced dielectric permittivity of hierarchically double-gyroid nanocomposites via macromolecular engineering of block copolymers
Z Xu, Q Dong, L Zhang, W Li - Nanoscale, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
It is a challenging task to realize the periodically bicontinuous gyroid nanostructures of
flexible nanocomposites with high loading of functionalized nanoparticles, which could …
flexible nanocomposites with high loading of functionalized nanoparticles, which could …
Regioselective Seeded Polymerization in Block Copolymer Nanoparticles: Post‐Assembly Control of Colloidal Features
L Navarro, AF Thünemann, T Yokosawa… - Angewandte …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Post‐assembly modifications are efficient tools to adjust colloidal features of block
copolymer (BCP) particles. However, existing methods often address particle shape …
copolymer (BCP) particles. However, existing methods often address particle shape …
Discrete Miktoarm Star Block Copolymers with Tailored Molecular Architecture
Molecular architecture is a critical factor in regulating phase behaviors of the block
copolymer and prompting the formation of unconventional nanostructures. This work …
copolymer and prompting the formation of unconventional nanostructures. This work …
Architectural Design of Block Copolymers
Z Xu, Q Dong, W Li - Macromolecules, 2024 - ACS Publications
Highly designable architectures of polymers endow the same polymer with different
properties. In principle, diverse architectures should enrich the self-assembly behavior of …
properties. In principle, diverse architectures should enrich the self-assembly behavior of …
Stabilizing DG, DD, and DP Bicontinuous Network Phases in Pure AB-Type Block Copolymers beyond Relieving Packing Frustration
L Hou, Z Xu, Q Dong, AC Shi, W Li - Macromolecules, 2024 - ACS Publications
The spontaneous formation of bicontinuous networks in block copolymers is attractive for
both fundamental research and technological applications. However, due to the packing …
both fundamental research and technological applications. However, due to the packing …