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  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Colloid Science

Background:

  • Colloidal particles offer versatile platforms for advanced materials.
  • Controlling the internal structure and functionality of particles remains a challenge.
  • Multi-component systems require understanding complex phase behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and characterize unique triphasic colloidal particles.
  • To elucidate the self-assembly mechanism and control particle morphology.
  • To investigate the functional properties arising from the multi-component structure.

Main Methods:

  • Microphase separation of polymers (azo, fluorescent, silicone) in solvent droplets.
  • Controlled solvent evaporation to induce particle formation.
  • Real-time fluorescence spectroscopy and in situ microscopy for process monitoring.
  • Flory-Huggins theory calculations for phase separation analysis.

Main Results:

  • Well-defined triphasic particles formed via solvent-induced microphase separation.
  • Particle morphology and phase boundaries controlled by interfacial energy and processing.
  • Demonstrated substrate adhesion, light-induced deformation, and tunable color properties.

Conclusions:

  • A novel method for creating functional triphasic colloidal particles was established.
  • Understanding the real-time formation process is key to morphology control.
  • These particles show potential for applications requiring stimuli-responsive and adhesive materials.