Poly (vinylpyridine)-containing block copolymers for smart, multicompartment particles

D Lee, J Kim, KH Ku, S Li, JJ Shin, BJ Kim - Polymer Chemistry, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Multicompartment particles generated by the self-assembly of block copolymers (BCPs)
have received considerable attention due to their unique morphologies and functionalities. A …

Confined self-assembly of block copolymers within emulsion droplets: a perspective

M Peng, D Hu, X Chang, Y Zhu - The Journal of Physical …, 2022 - ACS Publications
When the self-assembly of block copolymers (BCPs) occurs within organic emulsion
droplets in the aqueous phase, the strong structural frustration of BCP chains causes the …

Temperature-Driven Reversible Shape Transformation of Polymeric Nanoparticles from Emulsion Confined Coassembly of Block Copolymers and Poly(N …

Y Wang, D Hu, X Chang, Y Zhu - Macromolecules, 2022 - ACS Publications
Shape-tunable particles in response to external stimuli have gained unprecedented
opportunities for their great and remarkable potential in catalysts, sensors, and clinical …

Light-Responsive Shape-and Color-Changing Block Copolymer Particles with Fast Switching Speed

J Kim, J Park, K Jung, EJ Kim, Z Tan, M Xu, YJ Lee… - ACS …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Polymer particles capable of dynamic shape changes in response to light have received
substantial attention in the development of intelligent multifunctional materials. In this study …

Stimuli-responsive nanoparticle self-assembly at complex fluid interfaces: a new insight into dynamic surface chemistry

J Heo, S Seo, H Yun, KH Ku - Nanoscale, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
The self-assembly of core/shell nanoparticles (NPs) at fluid interfaces is a rapidly evolving
area with tremendous potential in various fields, including biomedicine, display devices …

Effect of Molecular Structure of Photoswitchable Surfactant on Light-Responsive Shape Transition of Block Copolymer Particles

J Kim, YJ Lee, KH Ku, BJ Kim - Macromolecules, 2022 - ACS Publications
Photoactive shape-changing particles offer a promising platform for smart materials with
tunable properties at high spatiotemporal resolutions. Herein, a series of spiropyran-based …

Light-driven sequential shape transformation of block copolymer particles through three-dimensional confined self-assembly

D Hu, Y Wang, J Liu, Y Mao, X Chang, Y Zhu - Nanoscale, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Shape-controlled block copolymer (BCP) particles that respond to light stimulus have drawn
great attention due to their promising applications in smart materials, yet polymeric particles …

Temperature/pH dual-responsive reversible morphology evolution of block copolymer microparticles under three-dimensional confinement

M Zhang, Z Hou, S Liu, G Han, M Tian, J Zhu… - Science China …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Development of block copolymer (BCP) microparticles with switchable morphology
in response to external stimuli is important for exploiting new intelligent materials. In this …

Design and Fabrication of Nano‐Particles with Customized Properties using Self‐Assembly of Block‐Copolymers

C Huang, K Bai, Y Zhu, D Andelman… - Advanced Functional …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Functional nanoparticles (NPs) have gained significant attention as promising applications
in various fields, including sensor, smart coating, drug delivery, and more. Here, a novel …

Engineering the Morphologies of Block Copolymer Particles from the Confined Self‐assembly within Emulsion Droplets

D Hu, X Chang, Y Zhu - Chinese Journal of Chemistry, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Comprehensive Summary Block copolymers (BCPs) can automatically assemble into
various regulated nanoparticles when they are confined within the emulsion droplet …