Themed collection Polymerization-Induced Self-Assembly (PISA)

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Editorial

Introduction to polymerisation-induced self assembly

Steve Armes, Sébastien Perrier and Per Zetterlund introduce the Polymer Chemistry themed collection on polymerisation-induced self assembly.

Graphical abstract: Introduction to polymerisation-induced self assembly
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Minireview

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.

Graphical abstract: Cross-linking approaches for block copolymer nano-assemblies via RAFT-mediated polymerization-induced self-assembly
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Open Access Review Article

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.

Graphical abstract: PISA: construction of self-organized and self-assembled functional vesicular structures
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Review Article

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.

Graphical abstract: Reaction-induced phase transitions with block copolymers in solution and bulk
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Open Access Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Boron-rich, cytocompatible block copolymer nanoparticles by polymerization-induced self-assembly
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Open Access Paper

In situ monitoring of PISA morphologies

Fluorescent spectroscopy is a convenient method for monitoring the progression of polymerization-induced self-assembly (PISA).

Graphical abstract: In situ monitoring of PISA morphologies
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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.

Graphical abstract: Towards nanoparticles with site-specific degradability by ring-opening copolymerization induced self-assembly in organic medium
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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.

Graphical abstract: Polymerization-induced self-assembly via RAFT in emulsion: effect of Z-group on the nucleation step
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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.

Graphical abstract: Photoactive rose bengal-based latex via RAFT emulsion polymerization-induced self-assembly
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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).

Graphical abstract: Nano-assemblies with core-forming hydrophobic polypeptide via polymerization-induced self-assembly (PISA)
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Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Functional nanostructures by NiCCo-PISA of helical poly(aryl isocyanide) copolymers
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Lectureship Winners
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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.

Graphical abstract: Ultra-thin patchy polymer-coated graphene oxide as a novel anticancer drug carrier
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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.

Graphical abstract: Forced gradient copolymerisation: a simplified approach for polymerisation-induced self-assembly
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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.

Graphical abstract: All poly(ionic liquid) block copolymer nanoparticles from antagonistic isomeric macromolecular blocks via aqueous RAFT polymerization-induced self-assembly
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Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: 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
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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.

Graphical abstract: Self-assembly of amphiphilic copolymers containing polysaccharide: PISA versus nanoprecipitation, and the temperature effect
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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.

Graphical abstract: Uncontrolled polymerization that occurred during photoinitiated RAFT dispersion polymerization of acrylic monomers promotes the formation of uniform raspberry-like polymer particles
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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.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of poly(stearyl methacrylate)-poly(2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate) diblock copolymer nanoparticles via RAFT dispersion polymerization of 2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate in mineral oil
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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.

Graphical abstract: Unravelling the formation of BAB block copolymer assemblies during PISA in water
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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).

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of nano-capsules via aqueous emulsion RCMP-PISA and encapsulation
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Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(vinyl acetate) block copolymer particles with various morphologies via RAFT/MADIX aqueous emulsion PISA
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Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Rapid production of block copolymer nano-objects via continuous-flow ultrafast RAFT dispersion polymerisation
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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.

Graphical abstract: Investigating the influence of solvent quality on RAFT-mediated PISA of sulfonate-functional diblock copolymer nanoparticles
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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.

Graphical abstract: Epoxy-functional diblock copolymer spheres, worms and vesicles via polymerization-induced self-assembly in mineral oil
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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.

Graphical abstract: Star amphiphilic block copolymers: synthesis via polymerization-induced self-assembly and crosslinking within nanoparticles, and solution and interfacial properties
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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.

Graphical abstract: Poly(diallyldimethylammonium) based poly(ionic liquid) di- and triblock copolymers by PISA as matrices for ionogel membranes
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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).

Graphical abstract: Synthesis and direct assembly of linear–dendritic copolymers via CuAAC click polymerization-induced self-assembly (CPISA)
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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.

Graphical abstract: Sphere-to-worm morphological transitions and size changes through thiol–para-fluoro core modification of PISA-made nano-objects
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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.

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