From Supramolecular Block Copolymers to Advanced Nano-Objects
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Gohy, Jean-Francois; Lohmeijer, Bas G. G.; Schubert, Ulrich S.
- Abstract:
- The formation of asymmetric bis-complexes,
based on terpyridine ligands and ruthenium ions, is
described as a powerful tool for the self-assembly of
polymer blocks end-functionalized with terpyridine units.
This is illustrated in this contribution for the synthesis of
amphiphilic metallo-supramolecular block copolymers,
which are further used to produce aqueous micelles.
Finally, the reversibility of the supramolecular bond
opens new avenues for the preparation and manipulation
of these nano-objects.
- Year:
- 2003
- Type of Publication:
- Article
- Keywords:
- block copolymers; micelles; nanotechnology; supramolecular chemistry; terpyridines
- Journal:
- Chemistry - A European Journal
- Volume:
- 9
- Pages:
- 3472 – 3479