Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Anionic Chain-Growth Polymerization: Overview

Anionic Chain-Growth Polymerization: Overview

The polymerization process that involves carbanion as an intermediate is called anionic polymerization. It is also a type of addition or chain-growth polymerization. Anionic polymerization gets initiated by a strong nucleophile such as an organolithium or a Grignard reagent. The most commonly used initiator for anionic polymerization is butyl lithium. Monomers involved in anionic polymerization must possess a vinyl group bonded to one or two electron-withdrawing groups. For instance,...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Neutral Interface Directed 3D Confined Self-Assembly of Block Copolymer: Anisotropic Patterned Particles with Ordered Structures.

Chemistry (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany)·2024

Same author

2D superlattices <i>via</i> interfacial self-assembly of polymer-grafted Au nanoparticles.

Chemical communications (Cambridge, England)·2023

Same author

Performance of two interferon-gamma release assays for tuberculosis infection screening in Kawasaki children before immunosuppressive therapy.

Frontiers in pediatrics·2023

Same author

Unexpectedly high thermoelectric performance of anisotropic Zr

Journal of physics. Condensed matter : an Institute of Physics journal·2023

Same author

Bibliometric analysis of global research on bioretention from 2007 to 2021.

Environmental science and pollution research international·2023

Same author

Protaetiibacter mangrovi sp. nov., isolated from mangrove soil.

The Journal of antibiotics·2023

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 20, 2026

Preparation and Friction Force Microscopy Measurements of Immiscible, Opposing Polymer Brushes

Preparation and Friction Force Microscopy Measurements of Immiscible, Opposing Polymer Brushes

Published on: December 24, 2014

Recent Progress in Janus Nano-Objects with Asymmetric Polymer Brushes.

Jingye Liu¹, Kailin Tang¹, Mian Wang¹

¹State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430074, Wuhan, China.

Chemistry, an Asian Journal

|December 29, 2023

Summary

Janus nano-objects (JNOs) with asymmetric polymer brushes offer dual functionalities for advanced applications. This review covers their preparation and use in interfacial engineering and biomedicine.

Keywords:

Block copolymer Grafting Janus materials Polymer brushes Self-assembly

More Related Videos

Synthesis of PolyN-isopropylacrylamide Janus Microhydrogels for Anisotropic Thermo-responsiveness and Organophilic/Hydrophilic Loading Capability

Synthesis of PolyN-isopropylacrylamide Janus Microhydrogels for Anisotropic Thermo-responsiveness and Organophilic/Hydrophilic Loading Capability

Published on: February 27, 2016

Fabricating Reactive Surfaces with Brush-like and Crosslinked Films of Azlactone-Functionalized Block Co-Polymers

Fabricating Reactive Surfaces with Brush-like and Crosslinked Films of Azlactone-Functionalized Block Co-Polymers

Published on: June 30, 2018

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 20, 2026

Preparation and Friction Force Microscopy Measurements of Immiscible, Opposing Polymer Brushes

Preparation and Friction Force Microscopy Measurements of Immiscible, Opposing Polymer Brushes

Published on: December 24, 2014

Synthesis of PolyN-isopropylacrylamide Janus Microhydrogels for Anisotropic Thermo-responsiveness and Organophilic/Hydrophilic Loading Capability

Synthesis of PolyN-isopropylacrylamide Janus Microhydrogels for Anisotropic Thermo-responsiveness and Organophilic/Hydrophilic Loading Capability

Published on: February 27, 2016

Fabricating Reactive Surfaces with Brush-like and Crosslinked Films of Azlactone-Functionalized Block Co-Polymers

Fabricating Reactive Surfaces with Brush-like and Crosslinked Films of Azlactone-Functionalized Block Co-Polymers

Published on: June 30, 2018

Area of Science:

Materials Science
Nanotechnology
Polymer Chemistry

Background:

Janus materials possess distinct properties on opposite sides, attracting significant research interest.
Janus nano-objects (JNOs) feature a core with asymmetric polymer brushes, combining nanomaterial properties with structural asymmetry.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent advancements in the synthesis of JNOs with asymmetric polymer brushes.
To explore the diverse applications of these JNOs in interfacial engineering and biomedicine.

Main Methods:

Self-assembly strategies for JNO preparation.
Grafting techniques for creating asymmetric polymer brushes on JNOs.

Main Results:

JNOs demonstrate significant potential in interfacial compatibilization.
Applications include interfacial catalysis, oil-water separation, and drug delivery systems.

Conclusions:

JNOs with asymmetric polymer brushes are versatile materials for various applications.
Future research should address challenges and explore new opportunities in this field.