Preparation of hollow nanoparticles of amphiphilic block-copolymers

Hiroshi Yabu, Masatsugu Shimomura, Takeshi Higuchi

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Abstract

We show the simple preparation method of hollow nanoparticles from amphiphilic block-copolymers. Tetrahydrofran (THF) solution of poly(styrene-block-sodium acrylate) was prepared. After mixing water into the block-copolymer solution, the THF was evaporated. Then, the block-copolymers dispersed in water as particles. By scanning transmission electron microscopy, the particles have hollow structure. The thickness of the membrane is c.a. 10 nm.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)195-198
Number of pages4
JournalInternational Journal of Nanoscience
Volume5
Issue number2-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006

Keywords

  • Block-copolymers
  • Hollow
  • Nanoparticles
  • Self-assembly

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