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¹Department of Chemistry, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, United States. sbudy@email.arizona.edu

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Area of Science:

Polymer Science
Materials Science
Surface Chemistry

Background:

Perfluorocyclobutyl (PFCB) aryl ether polymers are advanced materials with unique properties.
Colloid science involves understanding the behavior of particles dispersed in a medium.
Surface interactions dictate the self-assembly and morphology of colloidal systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To report the first synthesis and characterization of perfluorocyclobutyl (PFCB) aryl ether polymer colloids.
To investigate the effect of post-functionalization on the colloidal properties, specifically zeta potential.
To explore the surface-dependent self-assembly behavior and resulting morphologies of these novel colloids.

Main Methods:

Synthesis of perfluorocyclobutyl (PFCB) aryl ether polymer.
Post-functionalization of biphenyl rings using chlorosulfonic acid modification.
Zeta potential measurements across a pH range of 2-12.
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to observe self-assembly on various substrates (Al, Cr, carbon, Si).

Main Results:

Successfully synthesized and characterized PFCB aryl ether polymer colloids.
Chlorosulfonic acid modification significantly altered the zeta potential (ζ) of the colloids, showing pH-dependent behavior.
Distinct self-assembly morphologies were observed on different substrates: spherical (Al), clover-like (Cr), flower-like (carbon), and "squalloid" (Si).

Conclusions:

The study presents a novel class of PFCB aryl ether polymer colloids.
Surface chemistry and zeta potential are critical factors controlling colloid self-assembly.
The observed substrate-specific morphologies highlight the potential for tailored surface patterning with these new materials.