Temperature as a Single On-Off Parameter Controlling Nanoparticles Growing, Stabilization and Fast Disentanglement

Thermoresponsive nanoparticles are synthesized from ionic random terpolymer precursors. A distinct temperature‐dependent aggregation‐redissolution behavior is observed within a subtle balance between polymer ionic charge and hydrophobic content, which is used for colloidal synthesis of nanoparticles...

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Published in:Advanced materials (Weinheim) 2010-10, Vol.22 (38), p.4288-4292
Main Authors: López-Pérez, Paula M., da Silva, Ricardo M. P., Pashkuleva, Iva, Román, Julio San, Reis, Rui L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acrylamides - chemistry
Acrylic Resins
colloids
DNA - chemistry
drug delivery
nanoparticles
Nanoparticles - chemistry
Nephelometry and Turbidimetry
Polyethylene Glycols - chemistry
Polymers - chemistry
self-assembly
stimuli-responsive materials
Temperature
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Summary:Thermoresponsive nanoparticles are synthesized from ionic random terpolymer precursors. A distinct temperature‐dependent aggregation‐redissolution behavior is observed within a subtle balance between polymer ionic charge and hydrophobic content, which is used for colloidal synthesis of nanoparticles in aqueous medium and without surfactants. The solution thermal history provides a robust mean to customize the size of nanoparticles that can be disentangled on command.
ISSN:0935-9648
1521-4095
DOI:10.1002/adma.201001717