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Summary

A correction has been made to a figure in the article. The diblock copolymer structure in Fig. 2a was updated to show a double bond instead of a single bond between carbon and oxygen atoms.

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Area of Science:

Polymer Chemistry
Materials Science

Background:

Diblock copolymers are crucial in various applications.
Accurate structural representation is vital for understanding material properties.

Purpose of the Study:

To correct a structural error in Fig. 2a.
To ensure the accurate depiction of a diblock copolymer.

Main Methods:

Review of published article figures.
Correction of chemical structure representation.

Main Results:

Identified an error in the original Fig. 2a.
Corrected the carbon-oxygen bond from single to double.

Conclusions:

The corrected figure accurately represents the diblock copolymer.
Ensured scientific accuracy in published research.