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Block copolymers : controlling nanostructure to generate functional materials : synthesis, characterization, and engineering

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Epps, Thomas H. and O'Reilly, Rachel K. (2016) Block copolymers : controlling nanostructure to generate functional materials : synthesis, characterization, and engineering. Chemical Science, 7 (3). pp. 1674-1689. doi:10.1039/c5sc03505h

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Abstract

n this perspective, we survey recent advances in the synthesis and characterization of block copolymers, discuss several key materials opportunities enabled by block copolymers, and highlight some of the challenges that currently limit further realization of block copolymers in promising nanoscale applications. One significant challenge, especially as the complexity and functionality of designer macromolecules increases, is the requirement of multiple complementary techniques to fully characterize the resultant polymers and nanoscale materials. Thus, we highlight select characterization and theoretical methods and discuss how future advances can improve understanding of block copolymer systems. In particular, we consider the application of theoretical/simulation methods to the rationalization, and prediction, of observed experimental self-assembly phenomena. Finally, we explore several next steps for the field and emphasize some general areas of emerging research that could unlock additional opportunities for nanostructure-forming block copolymers in functional materials.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: Q Science > QD Chemistry
Divisions: Faculty of Science > Chemistry
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Block copolymers, Nanostructured materials
Journal or Publication Title: Chemical Science
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
ISSN: 2041-6520
Official Date: 1 March 2016
Dates:
DateEvent
1 March 2016Published
13 January 2016Available
20 December 2015Accepted
17 September 2015Submitted
Volume: 7
Number: 3
Number of Pages: 16
Page Range: pp. 1674-1689
DOI: 10.1039/c5sc03505h
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Open Access
Funder: University of Warwick, University of Delaware, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

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