Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles (eBook)

José A. Pomposo is IKERBASQUE Research Professor at the Materials Physics Department of the University of the Basque Country - UPV/EHU. He is in charge of the Chemistry Laboratory oriented to Polymer Synthesis of the Polymers & Soft Matter Group. He received his Ph.D. from the University of the Basque Country in 1994. He spent 12 years as Head of the New Materials Department in a Technological Research Center, and 1 year at the Donostia International Physics Center - DIPC. He has contributed to more than 130 scientific publications and 9 international patents. His research interests include the synthesis of uniform soft nano-objects, research on the structure, dynamics & self-assembly behaviour of complex single-chain nano-objects, and the construction of hybrid organic nanostructures.

SYNTHETIC METHODS OF SINGLE-CHAIN POLYMER NANOPARTICLES
Introduction
Single-Chain Rings
Covalent Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles
Supramolecular Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles
Dynamic Covalent Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles
Conclusions and Future Outlook

MOLECULAR DYNAMICS SIMULATIONS OF SINGLE-CHAIN POLYMER NANOPARTICLES
Introduction
Sparse Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles
Globular Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles
Concentrated Solutions of Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles
Conclusions and Future Outlook

CHARACTERIZATION OF SINGLE-CHAIN POLYMER NANOPARTICLES: ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES
Introduction
Molar Mass Characterization
Size Characterization
Structural Characterization
Thermal Characterization
Rheological Characterization
Other Techniques

CHARACTERIZATION OF SINGLE-CHAIN POLYMER NANOPARTICLES: SCATTERING TECHNIQUES
Introduction
Small-Angle Neutron Scattering Characterization
Small-Angle X-ray Scattering Characterization
Static Light Scattering Characterization
Dynamic Light Scattering Characterization
Final Remarks

DYNAMICALLY FOLDED SINGLE-CHAIN POLYMER NANOPARTICLES
Introduction
Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles vs Conventional Nanoparticles
Preparation of Dynamically Folded Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles
Characterization of Dynamically Folded Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles
Conclusions and Outlook

METALLO-CONTAINING SINGLE-CHAIN POLYMER NANOPARTICLES
Introduction
Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles vs Dendrimers
Synthesis of Metallo-Containing Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles
Characterization of Metallo-Containing Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles
Conclusions and Future Directions

COLLOIDAL UNIMOLECULAR NANOPARTICLES
Introduction
Synthesis of Colloidal Unimolecular Nanoparticles
Characterization of Colloidal Unimolecular Nanoparticles
Physico-Chemical and Rheological Properties of Colloidal Unimolecular Nanoparticles
Conclusions and Future Outlook

SINGLE-CHAIN NANOPARTICLES VIA SELF-FOLDING AMPHIPHILIC COPOLYMERS IN WATER
Introduction
Synthesis of Single-Chain Nanoparticles via Self-Folding Amphiphilic Copolymers in Water
Characterization of Single-Chain Nanoparticles via Self-Folding Amphiphilic Copolymers in Water
Conclusions and Future Directions

APPLICATIONS OF SINGLE-CHAIN POLYMER NANOPARTICLES
Introduction
Protein Mimicry
Nanomedicine Applications
Catalysis Applications
Other Uses
Future Outlook