How far can we push polymer architectures?

J Am Chem Soc. 2013 Aug 7;135(31):11421-4. doi: 10.1021/ja400890v. Epub 2013 Mar 12.

Abstract

We here report the synthesis and characterization of a complex polymeric architecture based on a block copolymer with a cylindrical brush block and a single-chain polymeric nanoparticle block folded due to strong intramolecular hydrogen-bonds. The self-assembly of these constructs on mica surfaces was studied with atomic force microscopy, corroborating the distinct presence of block copolymer architectures.