Themed collection Polymerization-Induced Self-Assembly (PISA)
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Introduction to polymerisation-induced self assembly
Steve Armes, Sébastien Perrier and Per Zetterlund introduce the Polymer Chemistry themed collection on polymerisation-induced self assembly.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 8-11
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY90190C
Cross-linking approaches for block copolymer nano-assemblies via RAFT-mediated polymerization-induced self-assembly
This minireview summarizes the current cross-linking approaches to stabilize block copolymer nano-assemblies obtained via RAFT-mediated PISA process.
Polym. Chem., 2020,11, 4681-4692
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY00627K
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PISA: construction of self-organized and self-assembled functional vesicular structures
PISA reaction networks alone, integrated with other networks, or designing properties into the amphiphiles confer functionalities to the supramolecular assemblies.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 29-49
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY00564A
Reaction-induced phase transitions with block copolymers in solution and bulk
Reaction-induced phase transitions use chemical reactions to drive macromolecular organisation and self-assembly. This review highlights significant and recent advancements in this burgeoning field.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 12-28
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY00722F
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Boron-rich, cytocompatible block copolymer nanoparticles by polymerization-induced self-assembly
A new methacrylic boronate ester is synthesized and exploited to produce biocompatible nanoparticles with a boron-rich core by PISA.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 50-56
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY00710B
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In situ monitoring of PISA morphologies
Fluorescent spectroscopy is a convenient method for monitoring the progression of polymerization-induced self-assembly (PISA).
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 3947-3952
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY00239B
Towards nanoparticles with site-specific degradability by ring-opening copolymerization induced self-assembly in organic medium
Radical ring-opening copolymerization-induced self-assembly (rROPISA) was successfully applied to the synthesis of core-, surface- or surface plus core-degradable nanoparticles in heptane, leading to site-specific degradability by rROPISA.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 594-607
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY01425G
Polymerization-induced self-assembly via RAFT in emulsion: effect of Z-group on the nucleation step
It is demonstrated that the nature of the Z-group of trithiocarbonate RAFT agents can have a major effect on the nucleation step of aqueous RAFT PISA performed as emulsion polymerization.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 122-133
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY01311K
Photoactive rose bengal-based latex via RAFT emulsion polymerization-induced self-assembly
Rose bengal shell- or core-functionalized acrylic latex synthesized by RAFT emulsion PISA: interfacial photosensitized 1O2 production under visible light.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 134-147
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY01128B
Nano-assemblies with core-forming hydrophobic polypeptide via polymerization-induced self-assembly (PISA)
The aim of this study is to produce self-assembled structures with hydrophobic polypeptide cores via Reversible Addition–Fragmentation chain Transfer (RAFT) – mediated Polymerisation-Induced Self-Assembly (PISA).
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 113-121
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY00793E
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Functional nanostructures by NiCCo-PISA of helical poly(aryl isocyanide) copolymers
Nickel-catalysed coordination polymerisation-induced self-assembly (NiCCo-PISA) as a straightforward and versatile methodology to achieve functional helix-containing polymeric nano-objects.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 105-112
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY00791A
Ultra-thin patchy polymer-coated graphene oxide as a novel anticancer drug carrier
PISA generated polymer pimples on single graphene oxide sheets maintain colloidal stability for the adsorption and release of DOX.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 92-104
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY00769B
Forced gradient copolymerisation: a simplified approach for polymerisation-induced self-assembly
In this work, a novel and versatile gradient copolymerisation approach to simplify polymeric nanoparticle synthesis through polymerisation-induced self-assembly (PISA) is reported.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 57-68
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY00889C
All poly(ionic liquid) block copolymer nanoparticles from antagonistic isomeric macromolecular blocks via aqueous RAFT polymerization-induced self-assembly
All-poly(ionic liquid) block copolymer nanoparticles are prepared by aqueous RAFT PISA using a couple of isomeric ionic liquid monomers leading to macromolecular building blocks with antagonistic solution behavior in water.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 82-91
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY00698J
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Laponite®-based colloidal nanocomposites prepared by RAFT-mediated surfactant-free emulsion polymerization: the role of non-ionic and anionic macroRAFT polymers in stability and morphology control
The synthesis of Laponite®-based nanocomposite latexes by reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT)-mediated surfactant-free emulsion polymerization using different macroRAFT agents is described.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 69-81
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY00720J
Self-assembly of amphiphilic copolymers containing polysaccharide: PISA versus nanoprecipitation, and the temperature effect
The self-assembly methods and the temperature have a considerable impact on the morphology of the resulting nanoobjects in the case of amphiphilic glycopolymers.
Polym. Chem., 2020,11, 4729-4740
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY00407C
Uncontrolled polymerization that occurred during photoinitiated RAFT dispersion polymerization of acrylic monomers promotes the formation of uniform raspberry-like polymer particles
Uniform raspberry-like polymer particles are prepared by a different type of photoinitiated RAFT dispersion polymerization.
Polym. Chem., 2020,11, 4591-4603
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY00678E
Synthesis of poly(stearyl methacrylate)-poly(2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate) diblock copolymer nanoparticles via RAFT dispersion polymerization of 2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate in mineral oil
RAFT dispersion polymerization of 2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate produces diblock copolymer spheres, worms or vesicles in mineral oil; the Pickering emulsifier performance of the spheres is examined.
Polym. Chem., 2020,11, 4579-4590
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY00562B
Unravelling the formation of BAB block copolymer assemblies during PISA in water
BAB triblock copolymers prepared by PISA in water self-assemble into a transient network of bridged micelles. The slowdown of the exchange of B blocks between micelles during PISA is highlighted as well as the parameters affecting the polymerization.
Polym. Chem., 2020,11, 4568-4578
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY00422G
Synthesis of nano-capsules via aqueous emulsion RCMP-PISA and encapsulation
Synthesis of nano-capsules using aqueous RCMP-PISA and encapsulation of rhodamine-B (Rh-B).
Polym. Chem., 2020,11, 3904-3912
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY00465K
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Poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(vinyl acetate) block copolymer particles with various morphologies via RAFT/MADIX aqueous emulsion PISA
The polymerization-induced self-assembly (PISA) of amphiphilic diblock copolymers of poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(vinyl acetate) in water was achieved through macromolecular design via interchange of xanthate (MADIX) polymerization in emulsion.
Polym. Chem., 2020,11, 3922-3930
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY00467G
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Rapid production of block copolymer nano-objects via continuous-flow ultrafast RAFT dispersion polymerisation
Continuous-flow reactors are exploited for conducting ultrafast RAFT dispersion polymerisation for the preparation of diblock copolymer nanoparticles.
Polym. Chem., 2020,11, 3465-3474
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY00276C
Investigating the influence of solvent quality on RAFT-mediated PISA of sulfonate-functional diblock copolymer nanoparticles
Solvent quality has a marked impact on the assembly of sulfonate-functional diblock copolymer nanoparticles prepared by PISA.
Polym. Chem., 2020,11, 3416-3426
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9PY01912J
Epoxy-functional diblock copolymer spheres, worms and vesicles via polymerization-induced self-assembly in mineral oil
Epoxy-functional poly(stearyl methacrylate)-poly(glycidyl methacrylate) spheres, worms or vesicles can be prepared by RAFT dispersion polymerization of glycidyl methacrylate in mineral oil at 70 °C.
Polym. Chem., 2020,11, 3332-3339
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY00380H
Star amphiphilic block copolymers: synthesis via polymerization-induced self-assembly and crosslinking within nanoparticles, and solution and interfacial properties
The star amphiphilic block copolymer of star s-PNIPAM-b-PS is synthesized and it shows characteristics significantly different from those of the linear block copolymer counterpart.
Polym. Chem., 2020,11, 2532-2541
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9PY01656B
Poly(diallyldimethylammonium) based poly(ionic liquid) di- and triblock copolymers by PISA as matrices for ionogel membranes
Poly(diallyldimethylammonium)-b-polystyrene AB and ABA block copolymers were synthesized using MADIX under PISA conditions. Ionogels for sodium batteries were prepared using the poly(ionic liquid) triblock copolymers.
Polym. Chem., 2020,11, 1481-1488
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9PY01552C
Synthesis and direct assembly of linear–dendritic copolymers via CuAAC click polymerization-induced self-assembly (CPISA)
A one-pot method was developed for in situ preparation of linear–dendritic copolymer assemblies via click polymerization-induced self-assembly (CPISA).
Polym. Chem., 2020,11, 936-943
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9PY01636H
Sphere-to-worm morphological transitions and size changes through thiol–para-fluoro core modification of PISA-made nano-objects
Spherical diblock copolymer nanoparticles became larger spheres, unimers, or worm-shaped particles when functionalised via thiol–para-fluoro substitution in the core.
Polym. Chem., 2020,11, 704-711
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9PY01585J
About this collection
This special issue, Guest Edited by Editor-in-Chief Professor Christopher Barner-Kowollik (Queensland University of Technology), Professor Per Zetterlund (University of South Wales), Professor Sebastien Perrier (University of Warwick) and Professor Steve Armes (University of Sheffield), presents the latest developments in Polymerization-Induced Self-Assembly (PISA), and covers the most recent, exciting advances in synthesis, materials properties as well as applications of systems obtained from PISA.