Article
Nanoparticle ordering via functionalized block copolymers in solution
ACS Nano
Document Type
Article
Disciplines
Publication Date
1-1-2008
DOI
10.1021/nn8001449
Abstract
We consider nanoparticles and functionalized copolymers, block copolymers with attached end groups possessing a specific affinity for nanoparticles, in solution. Using molecular dynamics, we show that nanoparticles are able to direct the self-assembly of the polymer/ nanoparticle composite. We perform a detailed study for a wide range of nanoparticle sizes and concentrations. We show that the nanoparticles order in a number of distinct phases: simple cubic, layered hexagonal, hexagonal columnar, gyroid, and a novel square columnar. Our results show that nanoparticles ordered with functionalized block copolymers can provide a simple and efficient tool for assembling novel materials with nanometer scale resolution.
Copyright Owner
American Chemical Society
Copyright Date
2008
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Citation Information
Rastko Sknepnek, Joshua A. Anderson, Monica H. Lamm, Jorg Schmalian, et al.. "Nanoparticle ordering via functionalized block copolymers in solution" ACS Nano Vol. 2 Iss. 6 (2008) p. 1259 - 1265 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/monica_lamm/9/
Reprinted (adapted) with permission from ACS Nano 2 (2008): 1259, doi: 10.1021/nn8001449. Copyright 2008 American Chemical Society.