A Supramolecularly Assisted Transformation of Block-Copolymer Micelles into Nanotubes

摘要

The self-assembly of amphiphilic block copolymers in selective solvents provides a defined route to a variety of supramolecular assemblies, including spherical micelles, worm-like micelles, vesicles, multicompartment micelles. toroids, and helices. This versatility has attracted an increasing interest in applications in materials science, microelectronics, bioengineering, and the pharmaceutical industry. However, the dynamic nature of these self-assembled micellar structures limits their use in applications where temperature or solvent fluctuations exist.