Morphologies of block copolymers composed of charged and neutral blocks

Xiaojun Wang, Monojoy Goswami, Rajeev Kumar, Bobby G. Sumpter, Jimmy Mays

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Abstract

This article reviews current experimental observations and theoretical calculations devoted towards understanding micro-phase separation in charged block copolymer systems. We discuss bulk morphologies in melt and in solution, as well as some of the new emerging research directions. Overall, a comprehensive picture is beginning to emerge on the fundamental role of electrostatics in the micro-phase separation of charged block copolymers. This understanding provides exciting new insight that may be used to direct targeted structures that endow the materials with desired properties that can have tremendous potential in technological applications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3036-3052
Number of pages17
JournalSoft Matter
Volume8
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 21 2012

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