SAXS Studies of Block Copolymer Nanoparticles
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Sheffield
Department Name: Chemistry
Abstract
This PhD project involves the synthesis of a wide range of diblock copolymer nanoparticles via polymerisation-induced self-assembly (PISA) using either RAFT dispersion polymerisation in water, ethanol or n-alkanes, or RAFT aqueous emulsion polymerisation. The resulting nanoparticles will be characterised by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS) and small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS). Particular attention will be paid to characterising the stimulus responsive behaviour of such nanoparticles, where applicable.
Organisations
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP/N509735/1 | 01/10/2016 | 30/09/2021 | |||
| 1797146 | Studentship | EP/N509735/1 | 01/10/2016 | 30/09/2019 | Deborah Beattie |
| Description | A manuscript has been submitted to Chemical Science that reports a new synthetic route that enables the synthesis of block copolymer vesicles with narrow size distribution directly in aqueous solution. A second manuscript is in preparation that details the synthesis of new thermoresponsive phosphorylcholine-functionalised block copolymer worm gels. |
| Exploitation Route | too early to tell at this stage. |
| Sectors | Chemicals,Healthcare,Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology,Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology |