Abstract
Diblock and miktoarm star-shaped thermoresponsive copolymers composed of single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) and poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) were successfully synthesized with combination of atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) and click chemistry. This approach should be generalizable to other DNA-functionalized copolymers. Such copolymers self-assemble into spherical micelles with ssDNA corona in aqueous solution above the lower critical solution temperature. The micellar size can be tuned from the macromolecular architecture. These DNA-encoded micellar particles are able to encapsulate and release hydrophobic guest molecules upon changing temperature.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 895-900 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Polymer |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 17 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Organic Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics
- Materials Chemistry
Keywords
- ATRP
- Click chemistry
- DNA