Issue 3, 2011

Biomimetic triblock copolymer membranes: from aqueous solutions to solid supports

Abstract

In the present paper, we studied the preparation of biomimetic triblock copolymer (ABA) membranes in aqueous solution and their deposition into solid supports. The self-assembly structures of the ABA in aqueous solution was investigated by using optical microscopy, dynamic light scattering, electron microscopy (EM) and SAXS. Spherical and tubular polymersomes were found at the highest concentrations investigated. The mechanism of deposition on solid supports (mica and glass) was elucidated by using atomic force microscopy (AFM). The deposition results in the formation of a uniform defect-free membrane at suitable polymer concentrations.

Graphical abstract: Biomimetic triblock copolymer membranes: from aqueous solutions to solid supports

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
22 Jul 2010
Accepted
10 Nov 2010
First published
06 Dec 2010

Soft Matter, 2011,7, 1129-1138

Biomimetic triblock copolymer membranes: from aqueous solutions to solid supports

A. González-Pérez, V. Castelletto, I. W. Hamley and P. Taboada, Soft Matter, 2011, 7, 1129 DOI: 10.1039/C0SM00711K

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