Abstract
A diblock copolymer poly(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate)-block-poly(2- (diethylamino)ethyl methacrylate) (PDEAEMA-b-PDMAEMA) was prepared via reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization, using 2-cyanoisopropyl dithiobenzoate (CPDB) as the RAFT agent. Characterization of these polymers by 1H NMR and size exclusion chromatography (SEC) indicated that the copolymers had a well controlled microstructure. The micellization behavior of this copolymer sample, in aqueous solution, was investigated by dynamic light scattering and AFM; a reversible unimer to micelle transition at pH∼7.5 was seen with the micelles formed at higher pHs. After deposition of a monolayer of micelles at the solid-liquid interface, contact angle measurements as a function of pH showed that a pH-responsive surface-coating had been obtained.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 2007 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show - NSTI Nanotech 2007, Technical Proceedings |
| Pages | 41-44 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Volume | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 23 Aug 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 2007 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show - NSTI Nanotech 2007 - Santa Clara, CA, United States Duration: 20 May 2007 → 24 May 2007 |
Conference
| Conference | 2007 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show - NSTI Nanotech 2007 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Santa Clara, CA |
| Period | 20/05/07 → 24/05/07 |
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