Investigating the effect of the micelle structures of block and random copolymers on dye solubilization

Abstract

To elucidate the correlation between dye solubilization into micelles and their core–shell aggregated structure, the structures of block and random copolymer micelles were characterized. The block copolymer micelles exhibited a higher dye solubilization capacity which correlated with their core volume, clear core–shell contrast and slow solubilization rate.