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  • Polymer Science
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Anisotropic polymer particles offer significant potential across various scientific and industrial applications.
  • Traditional methods for synthesizing these particles are often complex and time-consuming.
  • Developing facile and controllable methods for fabricating anisotropic polymer particles is crucial for their wider adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a straightforward strategy for creating novel shape-anisotropic polymer particles with tunable internal structures.
  • To explore the self-assembly behavior of block copolymers (BCPs) using a liquid template.
  • To investigate the influence of various parameters on particle morphology and internal organization.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of anisotropic polymer particles via self-assembly of block copolymers (BCPs) in emulsion droplets.
  • Utilizing perfluorooctane (PFO) as a liquid template.
  • Systematic variation of PFO to polystyrene-block-poly(4-vinylpyridine) (PS-b-P4VP) volume ratio and BCP concentration.
  • Modification of BCP block ratio, molecular weight, and addition of a hydrogen-bonding agent.
  • In situ optical microscopy to monitor morphology evolution.

Main Results:

  • Achieved facile fabrication of shape-anisotropic polymer particles with diverse internal structures.
  • Demonstrated control over particle morphology (spherical core-shell to anisotropic) by adjusting PFO ratio and BCP concentration.
  • Successfully produced various anisotropic morphologies, including cone-like, crescent-shaped, and plate-like particles, by tuning BCP properties and additives.
  • Identified specific internal structures such as alternating lamellas, cylindrical domains, and spherical domains.

Conclusions:

  • The facile strategy enables the production of shape-anisotropic polymer particles with controllable internal structures.
  • Both kinetic and thermodynamic factors governing emulsion evolution play a critical role in determining the final particle morphology.
  • This method provides a versatile platform for designing advanced polymeric materials with tailored properties.