Amphiphilic diblock copolymers with adhesive properties: I. Structure and swelling with water
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European Physical Journal E: Soft matter and biological physics. 2006, vol. 20, p. p. 273-287
EDP Sciences: EPJ
English Abstract
We study asymmetric block copolymers with the simple diblock AB architecture, in the case where the longer block A is both hydrophobic and "soft", whereas the shorter block B is hydrophilic and "hard". Materials with such ...Read more >
We study asymmetric block copolymers with the simple diblock AB architecture, in the case where the longer block A is both hydrophobic and "soft", whereas the shorter block B is hydrophilic and "hard". Materials with such a particular combination of physico-chemical and mechanical properties have distinctive advantages, in particular for designing water-compatible adhesive materials. The phase diagram is established, combining NMR and SAXS characterisations of the materials. The swelling with water is monitored through gravimetry and "time-resolved" SAXS. Indications of maintained adhesive properties in a wet environment are given.Read less <
English Keywords
macromolecular and polymers solutions
copolymers
polymers on surfaces
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