Direct visualization of a self-organized multilayer film of low T g diblock copolymer micelles

Title: Direct visualization of a self-organized multilayer film of low T g diblock copolymer micelles
Creator: Smith, Emelyn G.; Webber, Grant B.; Sakai, Kenichi Sakai; Biggs, Simon Biggs; Armes, Steven P.; Wanless, Erica J.
Relation: Journal of Physical Chemistry B Vol. 111, Issue 20, p. 5536-5541
Publisher Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jp072231z
Publisher: American Chemical Society
Resource Type: journal article
Date: 2007
Description: The first in situ proof of the presence of true nanoscale micelle structure within alternating layers of a self-assembled cationic and anionic diblock copolymer micelle−micelle multilayer film is presented using atomic force microscopy. Apparently similar layer morphologies are distinguished by the interaction force curves normal to each layer. The three-dimensional order in these low Tg diblock copolymer films, together with their mechanical resilience and strongly hydrated nature, suggests many new technological applications.
Subject: Tg diblock copolymer films; morphologies
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/33270
Identifier: uon:3140
Identifier: ISSN:1520-6106
Language: eng
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