Abstract
Polymerization-induced formation of amphiphilic diblock copolymer vesicles is performed in water at high concentrations by a single-step nitroxide-mediated controlled free-radical emulsion polymerization of 4-vinylpyridine, initiated by a water-soluble poly(sodium acrylate) macroalkoxyamine at alkaline pH.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Acrylic Resins / chemistry*
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Drug Carriers / chemistry
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Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
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Nanostructures / chemistry*
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Nanostructures / ultrastructure
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Particle Size
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Pyridines / chemistry*
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Water / chemistry*
Substances
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Acrylic Resins
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Drug Carriers
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Pyridines
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Water
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carbopol 940
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4-vinylpyridine