Invertible amphiphilic homopolymers

J Am Chem Soc. 2004 Aug 18;126(32):9890-1. doi: 10.1021/ja047816a.

Abstract

Stimuli-responsive polymers and assemblies are viable candidates for the so-called "smart" materials. In this communication, we report a new class of amphiphilic homopolymers that forms micelle-like structures in polar solvents and inverted micelle-like structures in apolar solvents. We demonstrate that these superstructures are the result of the changes in the molecular-level conformations in the monomer.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Acrylic Resins / chemistry
  • Lipid Bilayers / chemistry
  • Micelles
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Polystyrenes / chemistry

Substances

  • Acrylic Resins
  • Lipid Bilayers
  • Micelles
  • Polymers
  • Polystyrenes
  • carbopol 940