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Synthesis of sequence-controlled multi-block single chain nanoparticles by a step-wise folding-chain extension-folding process

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Zhang, Junliang, Gody, Guillaume, Hartlieb, Matthias, Catrouillet, Sylvain, Moffat, J. and Perrier, Sébastien (2016) Synthesis of sequence-controlled multi-block single chain nanoparticles by a step-wise folding-chain extension-folding process. Macromolecules, 49 (23). pp. 8933-8942. doi:10.1021/acs.macromol.6b01962 ISSN 0024-9297 .

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Abstract

The specific activity of proteins can be traced back to their highly defined tertiary structure, which is a result of a perfectly controlled intrachain folding process. In the herein presented work the folding of different distinct domains within a single macromolecule is demonstrated. RAFT polymerization was used to produce multiblock copolymers, which are decorated with pendant hydroxyl groups in foldable sections, separated by nonfunctional spacer blocks in between. OH-bearing blocks were folded using an isocyanate cross-linker prior to chain extension to form single chain nanoparticles (SCNP). After addition of a spacer block and a further OH decorated block, folding was repeated to generate individual SCNP within a polymer chain. Control experiments were performed indicating the absence of interblock cross-linking. SCNP were found to be condensed by a combination of covalent and supramolecular (hydrogen bonds) linkage. The approach was used to create a highly complex pentablock copolymer having three individually folded subdomains with an overall dispersity of 1.21. The successful formation of SCNP was confirmed by size exclusion chromatography (SEC), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and atomic force microscopy (AFM).

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: Q Science > QD Chemistry
Divisions: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Chemistry
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Nanoparticles -- Synthesis, Block copolymers, Proteins
Journal or Publication Title: Macromolecules
Publisher: American Chemical Society
ISSN: 0024-9297
Official Date: 18 November 2016
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DateEvent
18 November 2016Published
7 November 2016Accepted
Volume: 49
Number: 23
Page Range: pp. 8933-8942
DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.6b01962
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access
Date of first compliant deposit: 18 November 2016
Date of first compliant Open Access: 26 April 2017
Funder: Royal Society (Great Britain). Wolfson Research Merit Award (RSWRMA), Monash-Warwick Alliance, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)
Grant number: WM130055 (RSWRMA)
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