In this Perspective, we summarize recent progress in polymerization-induced self-assembly
(PISA) for the rational synthesis of block copolymer nanoparticles with various …

The development of controlled/“living” polymerization greatly stimulated the prosperity of the
fabrication and application of block copolymer nano-objects. Controlled/“living” …

As plastic marine debris continues to accumulate in the oceans, many important questions
surround this global dilemma. In particular, how many descriptors would be necessary to …

A chemical reaction that drives a physical polymer self-assembly process, namely,
polymerization-induced self-assembly (PISA), combines block copolymer synthesis and …

Organic–inorganic hybrid nanomaterials are an important class of functional materials that
find applications in many areas. Cooperative self-assembly of inorganic nanoparticles and …

The development of controlled/living polymerization methodologies has underpinned a
rapid expanse in our understanding of amphiphilic block copolymer self-assembly. In …

Polymerization-induced self-assembly (PISA) is regarded as one of the most important
strategies in macromolecular nanotechnology, as it can create a wide range of nanoparticles …

The contents of biological cells are retained within compartments formed of phospholipid
membranes. The movement of material within and between cells is often mediated by the …

We exploited the monomer-feeding mechanism of reversible addition–fragmentation chain
transfer (RAFT) emulsion polymerization to achieve the successful polymerization-induced …

Microgels are soft colloids that show responsive behavior and are easy to functionalize for
applications. They are considered key components for future smart colloidal material …