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Chemical Communications

Hollow polymer particles that are pH-responsive and redox sensitive: two simple steps to triggered particle swelling, gelation and disassembly†

Robert Bird,a   Tony J. Freemontb  and  Brian R. Saunders*a  

* Corresponding authors

a School of Materials, Manchester University, Grosvernor St, Manchester, UK
E-mail: b.saunders@manchester.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)161 306 5944

b School of Medicine, Manchester University, Oxford Rd, UK

Abstract

A new, simple, two-step method is introduced for preparing hollow particles that are both pH-responsive and redox sensitive. Hollow poly(methyl methacrylate-co-methacrylic acid) particles swell at moderate pH values, form gels in concentrated dispersions and can be disassembled by adding reducing agents.

Graphical abstract: Hollow polymer particles that are pH-responsive and redox sensitive: two simple steps to triggered particle swelling, gelation and disassembly

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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1039/C0CC04657D
Article type
Communication
Submitted
28 Oct 2010
Accepted
29 Nov 2010
First published
21 Dec 2010

Chem. Commun., 2011,47, 1443-1445

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Hollow polymer particles that are pH-responsive and redox sensitive: two simple steps to triggered particle swelling, gelation and disassembly

R. Bird, T. J. Freemont and B. R. Saunders, Chem. Commun., 2011, 47, 1443 DOI: 10.1039/C0CC04657D

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