scholarly journals New Insights on the Self-Assembly of Bio-sourced Block Copolymer MH-b-PS in Aqueous Solutions: Nanocorals, Cubosomes & Nanocubes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yomen Atassi ◽  
Redouane Borsali
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Linear Structure ◽  
The Self ◽  
Fine Tuning ◽  
Experimental Parameters ◽  
First Time

Polymer self-assembly in solution still constitutes a simple methodology for the preparation of elegant yet sophisticated nanomaterials. This work aims at presenting how the fine tuning of the experimental parameters of the nanoprecipitation process can lead to a variety of novel morphologies ranging from nanocorals through cubosomes to nanocubes. A carbohydrate dibloc copolymer with a simple and linear structure MH1.2k-b-PS2.3 has been used as a model to illustrate the formation of these new self-assemblies. This is the first time that nanocube morphology has been generated using this type of bio-sourced co-polymer in aqueous solution and at room temperature.

scholarly journals Controlled Morphological Changes in Self-Assembled Structures Formed by Fmoc Variants of Threonine and Serine

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivekshinh Kshtriya ◽  
Bharti Koshti ◽  
Nidhi Gour
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
The Self ◽  
Temperature Conditions ◽  
Morphological Transitions ◽  
Concentration Changes ◽  
Higher Temperature ◽  
Self Assembled ◽  
First Time

<p>We report for the very first time the self-assembly of<a> </a>Fmoc variant 2-(9H-fluoren-9-yl)methoxy)carbonyl)amino)-3-(tert-butoxy)butanoic acid of threonine (<b>Fmoc-Thr(tbu)-OH</b>) and <a>of serine (</a><b>Fmoc-</b><b>Ser(tbu)-OH</b>. The self-assembled structure formation of Fmoc variants of threonine and serine were examined under varying concentration and temperature conditions..Our studies reveal that the self-assembled structures formed by <b>Fmoc-Thr(tbu)-OH </b>and <b>Fmoc-Ser(tbu)-OH </b>reveal morphological transitions at the supramolecular level as we alter its concentration and temperature. <b>Fmoc-Thr(tbu)-OH </b>self-assembles to sphere at lower concentration which changes to dumb-bell shapes at higher concentration under room temperature conditions. When the solution at lower concentration is heated the spheres changes to rods while the dumb bell shapes at higher concentrations change to elongated dumb-bell-rod like morphologies. <b>Fmoc-Ser(tbu)-OH </b>on<b> </b>the other hand give flower like morphologies at lower concentration which changes to long rods at higher concentration. On heating at higher temperature 70 <sup>ο</sup>C flower-like structures change to small rods while the long rods obtained at higher concentration changes to big flower-like structures. The controlled morphological changes noted in the modified single amino acids is very interesting and pave the way for the design of novel self-assembled architectures for applications in material science and nanotechnology.</p>

A facile method to fabricate carbon nanostructures via the self-assembly of polyacrylonitrile/poly(methyl methacrylate-b-polyacrylonitrile) AB/B′ type block copolymer/homopolymer blends

RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (61) ◽  
pp. 55792-55799 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Palanisamy ◽  
N. V. Salim ◽  
B. L. Fox ◽  
P. Jyotishkumar ◽  
T. Pradeep ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Carbon Nanostructures ◽  
The Self ◽  
Temperature Behavior ◽  
High Temperature Behavior ◽  
Homopolymer Blends ◽  
First Time

The self-assembly and high temperature behavior of AB/B′ type block copolymer/homopolymer blends containing polyacrylonitrile (PAN) polymers were studied for the first time.

scholarly journals Controlled Morphological Changes in Self-Assembled Structures Formed by Fmoc Variants of Threonine and Serine

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivekshinh Kshtriya ◽  
Bharti Koshti ◽  
Nidhi Gour
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
The Self ◽  
Temperature Conditions ◽  
Morphological Transitions ◽  
Concentration Changes ◽  
Higher Temperature ◽  
Self Assembled ◽  
First Time

<p>We report for the very first time the self-assembly of<a> </a>Fmoc variant 2-(9H-fluoren-9-yl)methoxy)carbonyl)amino)-3-(tert-butoxy)butanoic acid of threonine (<b>Fmoc-Thr(tbu)-OH</b>) and <a>of serine (</a><b>Fmoc-</b><b>Ser(tbu)-OH</b>. The self-assembled structure formation of Fmoc variants of threonine and serine were examined under varying concentration and temperature conditions..Our studies reveal that the self-assembled structures formed by <b>Fmoc-Thr(tbu)-OH </b>and <b>Fmoc-Ser(tbu)-OH </b>reveal morphological transitions at the supramolecular level as we alter its concentration and temperature. <b>Fmoc-Thr(tbu)-OH </b>self-assembles to sphere at lower concentration which changes to dumb-bell shapes at higher concentration under room temperature conditions. When the solution at lower concentration is heated the spheres changes to rods while the dumb bell shapes at higher concentrations change to elongated dumb-bell-rod like morphologies. <b>Fmoc-Ser(tbu)-OH </b>on<b> </b>the other hand give flower like morphologies at lower concentration which changes to long rods at higher concentration. On heating at higher temperature 70 <sup>ο</sup>C flower-like structures change to small rods while the long rods obtained at higher concentration changes to big flower-like structures. The controlled morphological changes noted in the modified single amino acids is very interesting and pave the way for the design of novel self-assembled architectures for applications in material science and nanotechnology.</p>

The use of endogenous gaseous molecules (NO and CO2) to regulate the self-assembly of a dual-responsive triblock copolymer

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (13) ◽  
pp. 2407-2415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinming Hu ◽  
Michael R. Whittaker ◽  
Yang Li ◽  
John F. Quinn ◽  
Thomas P. Davis
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Triblock Copolymer ◽  
The Self ◽  
Dual Responsive ◽  
Self Assembled

A nitric oxide (NO) and carbon dioxide (CO2) dual-responsive block copolymer was self-assembled in aqueous solution upon gas stimuli to form nanostructures.

scholarly journals Magnetic field-induced self-assembly of iron oxide nanocubes

2015 ◽  
Vol 181 ◽  
pp. 403-421 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gurvinder Singh ◽  
Henry Chan ◽  
T. Udayabhaskararao ◽  
Elijah Gelman ◽  
Davide Peddis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Iron Oxide ◽  
Magnetic Nanoparticles ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Inorganic Nanoparticles ◽  
The Self ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Experimental Parameters ◽  
First Time ◽  
The Magnetic Field

Self-assembly of inorganic nanoparticles has been studied extensively for particles having different sizes and compositions. However, relatively little attention has been devoted to how the shape and surface chemistry of magnetic nanoparticles affects their self-assembly properties. Here, we undertook a combined experiment–theory study aimed at better understanding of the self-assembly of cubic magnetite (Fe3O4) particles. We demonstrated that, depending on the experimental parameters, such as the direction of the magnetic field and nanoparticle density, a variety of superstructures can be obtained, including one-dimensional filaments and helices, as well as C-shaped assemblies described here for the first time. Furthermore, we functionalized the surfaces of the magnetic nanocubes with light-sensitive ligands. Using these modified nanoparticles, we were able to achieve orthogonal control of self-assembly using a magnetic field and light.

The Self-Assembly of an Amphiphilic Block Copolymer: A Dissipative Particle Dynamics Study

2005 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 180-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. G. Schulz ◽  
U. Frieske ◽  
H. Kuhn ◽  
G. Schmid ◽  
F. Müller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Dissipative Particle Dynamics ◽  
Particle Dynamics ◽  
The Self ◽  
Amphiphilic Block Copolymer

scholarly journals Self-Assembled Nanomaterials Based on Complementary Sn(IV) and Zn(II)-Porphyrins, and Their Photocatalytic Degradation for Rhodamine B Dye

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (12) ◽  
pp. 3598
Author(s):  
Nirmal K. Shee ◽  
Hee-Joon Kim
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Rhodamine B ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
The Self ◽  
Assembly Process ◽  
Absorption Bands ◽  
Ligand Coordination ◽  
Rhodamine B Dye ◽  
Metal Ligand

A series of porphyrin triads (1–6), based on the reaction of trans-dihydroxo-[5,15-bis(3-pyridyl)-10,20-bis(phenyl)porphyrinato]tin(IV) (SnP) with six different phenoxy Zn(II)-porphyrins (ZnLn), was synthesized. The cooperative metal–ligand coordination of 3-pyridyl nitrogens in the SnP with the phenoxy Zn(II)-porphyrins, followed by the self-assembly process, leads to the formation of nanostructures. The red-shifts and remarkable broadening of the absorption bands in the UV–vis spectra for the triads in CHCl3 indicate that nanoaggregates may be produced in the self-assembly process of these triads. The emission intensities of the triads were also significantly reduced due to the aggregation. Microscopic analyses of the nanostructures of the triads reveal differences due to the different substituents on the axial Zn(II)-porphyrin moieties. All these nanomaterials exhibited efficient photocatalytic performances in the degradation of rhodamine B (RhB) dye under visible light irradiation, and the degradation efficiencies of RhB in aqueous solution were observed to be 72~95% within 4 h. In addition, the efficiency of the catalyst was not impaired, showing excellent recyclability even after being applied for the degradation of RhB in up to five cycles.

scholarly journals Self-assembly induced luminescence of Eu3+-complexes and application in bioimaging

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping-Ru Su ◽  
Tao Wang ◽  
Pan-Pan Zhou ◽  
Xiao-Xi Yang ◽  
Xiao-Xia Feng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Rare Earth ◽  
Luminescence Intensity ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Molecular Motion ◽  
Proof Of Concept ◽  
Room Temperature Phosphorescence ◽  
New Strategy ◽  
Size Controlled

Abstract Design and engineering of highly efficient emitting materials with assembly-induced luminescence, such as room temperature phosphorescence (RTP) and aggregation-induced emission (AIE), have stimulated extensive efforts. Here, we propose a new strategy to obtain size-controlled Eu3+-complex nanoparticles (Eu-NPs) with self-assembly induced luminescence (SAIL) characteristics without encapsulation or hybridization. Compared with previous RTP or AIE materials, the SAIL phenomena of increased luminescence intensity and lifetime in aqueous solution for the proposed Eu-NPs are due to the combined effect of self-assembly in confining the molecular motion and shielding the water quenching. As a proof of concept, we also show that this system can be further applied in bioimaging, temperature measurement and HClO sensing. The SAIL activity of the rare-earth (RE) system proposed here offers a further step forward on the roadmap for the development of RE light conversion systems and their integration in bioimaging and therapy applications.

Synthesis of PMMA-b-PS Block Copolymer by Emulsion ATRP and its Self-Assembly Property

2013 ◽  
Vol 705 ◽  
pp. 115-119
Author(s):  
Bao Yong Tian ◽  
Er Jun Tang ◽  
Miao Yuan ◽  
Rui Xia Hao ◽  
Cun Man Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Potential Application ◽  
Morphological Characteristic ◽  
Living Polymerization ◽  
The Self ◽  
Emulsion System ◽  
Copolymer Concentration ◽  
Ft Ir

The well-defined block copolymer PMMA-b-PS was prepared by two-step ATRP in emulsion system. GPC results indicate that Mn increased linearly with conversion and polydispersity remained relatively narrow. It presents the characteristics of living polymerization in emulsion system. FT-IR demonstrated that block copolymer PMMA-b-PS could be successfully synthesized by ATRP with macroinitiator PMMA-Cl in emulsion system. The morphological characteristic of the self-assembly depends on the block copolymer concentration and transforms between spheres and rodlike micelles. The property indicates a perfect potential application in drug delivery materials.

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