Synthesis and self-assembly behavior of POSS-embedded hyperbranched polymers

Chem Commun (Camb). 2015 May 14;51(39):8296-9. doi: 10.1039/c5cc01338k.

Abstract

Here we demonstrate a simple and straightforward approach to prepare POSS-embedded hyperbranched (HB-POSS) polymers with customized molecular weights and sizes just by controlling the polymerization time. The polymers can be further used for building amphiphilic polymers, presenting morphological transition from micelle to vesicle in aqueous solution.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
  • Organosilicon Compounds / chemistry*
  • Polymerization
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • X-Ray Diffraction

Substances

  • Organosilicon Compounds
  • Polymers