Logarithmic chain-exchange kinetics of diblock copolymer micelles

Phys Rev Lett. 2006 Feb 17;96(6):068302. doi: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.96.068302. Epub 2006 Feb 15.

Abstract

We present a study of equilibrium chain-exchange kinetics of a well-defined model system for starlike polymeric micelles. The results show that the kinetics follows a logarithmic time dependence. The same feature has been confirmed for two other micellar systems. This is in sharp contrast to theoretical predictions and hints towards strongly coupled chain dynamics within the micellar cores induced by geometrical constraints.

MeSH terms

  • Deuterium
  • Dimethyl Sulfoxide
  • Kinetics
  • Micelles*
  • Neutrons
  • Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry*
  • Scattering, Radiation
  • Solvents
  • Water

Substances

  • Micelles
  • Solvents
  • Water
  • Polyethylene Glycols
  • Deuterium
  • Dimethyl Sulfoxide