Multi-responsive nitrobenzene-based amphiphilic random copolymer assemblies

Chem Commun (Camb). 2013 May 4;49(34):3516-8. doi: 10.1039/c3cc39043h.

Abstract

A photo-, acid- and thermo-responsive nitrobenzene-based amphiphilic copolymer was synthesized and the corresponding multi-responsive behavior of the copolymer assemblies was revealed by TEM, DLS and AFM. The morphological changes of the assemblies under multi-stimuli endowed them with a controlled release of encapsulated molecules.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Methacrylates / chemistry*
  • Micelles
  • Nanostructures / chemistry
  • Nitrobenzenes / chemistry*
  • Nylons / chemistry*
  • Temperature
  • Ultraviolet Rays

Substances

  • Methacrylates
  • Micelles
  • Nitrobenzenes
  • Nylons
  • poly(2-(diethylamino)ethyl methacrylate)
  • nitrobenzene