Platform Approach to Produce Polymer Nanoparticles with Modular Functionality from Amphiphilic Block Copolymer Stabilizers

Abstract

Polymer nanoparticles with peripheral functionality were synthesized via emulsion polymerization using an amphiphilic block copolymer (BCP) surfactant. The polystyrene-block-poly(ethylene oxide-co-allyl glycidyl ether) BCPs with various lengths and functional monomer incorporation were synthesized using anionic polymerization. Modification of the allyl groups was achieved by thiol-ene chemistry using commercially available mercaptans. Particles ranged in size from <100 nm to just >200 nm. Functionalized particles exhibited pH modulation as monitored by electrophoretic mobility measurements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA600222

Entities

People

  • Christina Rodriguez
  • Kato L. Killops
  • Nathaniel A. Lynd

Organizations

  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Block Copolymers
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Copolymers
  • Dielectric Polymers
  • Emulsions
  • Ethylene Oxide
  • Glycidyl Ether
  • Macromolecules
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Nanoparticles
  • Particles
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Polymers
  • Synthetic Polymers

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry
  • Materials science

Readers

  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Polymer Science and Technology

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Microelectronics