self-assembly in solution; micelle; block copolymer
Abstract :
[en] Diblock copolymers of polymethacrylic acid sodium salt, forming the hair, and styrene derivatives have been studied in aqueous solutions by SANS and by SAXS. The influence of both the chemical nature and the length of the hydrophobic block on the size and shape of micelles have been investigated. The micellar core size is in agreement with the theoretical evaluation for copolymers with a short hydrophobic sequence. In contrast, in case of larger hydrophobic blocks, the measured size is incompatible with a star-like model. Various hypotheses are presented for the latter.
Research Center/Unit :
Center for Education and Research on Macromolecules (CERM)
Disciplines :
Materials science & engineering Chemistry
Author, co-author :
Gaspard, Jean-Pierre ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Department of Physics > Condensed Matter Physics
Creutz, Serge; Université de Liège - ULiège > Department of Chemistry > Center for Education and Research on Macromolecules (CERM)
Jérôme, Robert ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Department of Chemistry > Center for Education and Research on Macromolecules (CERM)
Bouchat, P.; Université de Liège - ULiège > Department of Physics > Condensed Matter Physics
Cohen-Stuart, M.; Wageningen Agricultural University, The Netherlands > Department of physical and colloid chemistry
Language :
English
Title :
Organisation and shape of micellar solution of block copolymers
