Connecting micelles by metallo-supramolecular interactions: towards stimuli responsive hierarchical materials
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Guillet, Pierre; Mugemana, Clement; Stadler, Florian J.; Schubert, Ulrich S.; Fustin, Charles-Andre; Bailly, Christian; Gohy, Jean-Francois
- Abstract:
- A novel strategy to link block copolymer micelles via metal–ligand
interactions, leading to hierarchical supramolecular networks is
presented. The mechanical properties of the obtained materials can
be tuned easily by the choice of the metal ions used. The strong
networks exhibit a chemical and mechanical stimuli responsive
behavior, with almost instantaneous recovery in the latter case.
- Year:
- 2009
- Type of Publication:
- Article
- Journal:
- Soft Matter
- Volume:
- 5
- Pages:
- 3409 - 3411