Formation of polymer vesicles by simultaneous chain growth and self-assembly of amphiphilic block copolymers

Chem Commun (Camb). 2009 May 28:(20):2887-9. doi: 10.1039/b903040a. Epub 2009 Apr 6.

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

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acrylic Resins / chemistry*
  • Drug Carriers / chemistry
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Nanostructures / ultrastructure
  • Particle Size
  • Pyridines / chemistry*
  • Water / chemistry*

Substances

  • Acrylic Resins
  • Drug Carriers
  • Pyridines
  • Water
  • carbopol 940
  • 4-vinylpyridine