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Polypeptoid-block-polypeptide Copolymers: Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of Amphiphilic Block Copolypept(o)ides in Drug Formulations an…
2013
We report the synthesis of polysarcosine-block-polyglutamic acid benzylester (PSar-block-PGlu(OBn)) and polysarcosine-block-polylysine-ε-N-benzyloxycarbonyl (PSar-block-PLys(Z)) copolymers. The novel polypeptoid-block-polypeptide copolymers (Copolypept(o)ides) have been synthesized by ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of N-carboxyanhydrides (NCAs). Polymerization conditions were optimized regarding protecting groups, block sequence and length. While the degree of polymerization of the PSar block length was set to be around 200 or 400, PGlu(OBn) and PLys(Z) block lengths were varied between 20 to 75. The obtained block copolymers had a total degree of polymerization of 220-475 and dispersity…
Size- and coating-dependent uptake of polymer-coated gold nanoparticles in primary human dermal microvascular endothelial cells.
2012
A library-orientated approach is used to gain understanding of the interactions of well-defined nanoparticles with primary human endothelial cells, which are a key component of the vasculature. Fifteen sequentially modified gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) based on three different core sizes (18, 35, 65 nm) and five polymeric coatings were prepared. The synthetic methodology ensured homogeneity across each series of particles to allow sequential investigation of the chemical features on cellular interactions. The toxicity of these nanoparticles, their uptake behavior in primary human dermal microvascular endothelial cells (HDMECs), and quantification of uptake were all investigated. The results o…
Monolayers of rod-shaped and disc-shaped liquid crystalline compounds at the air-water interface
2008
Calamitic (rod-shaped) and discotic (disc-shaped) thermotropic liquid crystalline (LC) compounds were spread at the air-water interface, and their ability to form monolayers was studied. The calamitic LCs investigated were found to form monolayers which behave analogously to conventional amphiphiles such as fatty acids. The spreading of the discotic LCs produced monolayers as well, but with a behaviour different from classical amphiphiles. The areas occupied per molecule are too small to allow the contact of all hydrophilic groups with the water surface and the packing of all hydrophobic chains. Various molecular arrangements of the discotics at the water surface to fit the spreading data a…
Die vielfältigen additionsprodukte von phenylen-, naphthylen-, biphenylylen- und methylendiphenylendimethacrylaten mit radikalen aus 2,2'-azoisobutyr…
1976
Die Reaktionen von Phenylen-, Naphthylen-, Biphenylylen- und Methylendiphenylendimethacrylaten (1–4) wurden teils mit 2,2'-Azoisobutyronitril (AIBN) in Substanz oder anionisch in Losung mit Butyllithium oder Natriumdihydronaphthylid (Naphthalinnatrium), teils mit grosem Uberschus an AIBN stark verdunnt in siedendem Benzol durchgefuhrt. Neben unloslichen (vernetzten) Polymeren wurden losliche erhalten, darunter Cyclopolymere vom Typ 9, wie die Ergebnisse der Hydrolyse und anschliesende Umsetzung mit Diazomethan zu Poly(methacrylsaure-methylester)n zeigten. Die Verdunnungsreaktion ergab die Produkte 5 der unterdruckten Polymerisation, der innermolekularen Addition mit Kopf/Schwanz- und Schwan…
Colloidal crystallization dynamics
1997
At sufficiently strong interparticle interaction, colloidal particles may form ordered crystalline arrays much in analogy to atomic systems. Well characterized model colloidal suspensions have therefore become valuable model systems for the study of the kinetics of crystal nucleation, growth and ripening. Significant progress has been made in this area throughout the past few years. Precise control of interaction parameters and new instrumental developments have allowed for quantitative determination of nucleation rate densities and growth velocities in monodisperse ‘hard’ and ‘soft sphere’ systems. Results confirm classical theories of nucleation and growth adapted to colloidal systems. Th…
UV-photometrisch bestimmte relative molare massen von anionisch erzeugten polyäthylenoxiden mit unterschiedlichen endgruppen
1976
Athylenoxid wurde mit Kalium-4-(phenylazo)benzylalkoholat (1f) polymerisiert, die gereinigten Produkte fraktioniert und anschliesend acyliert. Die UV-photometrische Bestimmung der Endgruppen ergab, das HO-Endgruppen, verglichen mit den Starterendgruppen, in grosem Uberschus vorhanden waren. Aus den Endgruppenwerten liesen sich Zahlenmittel des Molekulargewichts (Mn) ableiten. Sie wurden mit osmotisch bestimmten Mn-Werten und Viskositatsmittel (Mη)-verglichen und bestatigten die angenommene Struktur der Polyathylenoxide. Ethylene oxide was polymerized with potassium 4-(phenylazo)benzylalcoholate (1f). The purified and fractionated products were acylated. The ultra-violet measurement of the e…
Structure of Polymer Brushes in Cylindrical Tubes: A Molecular Dynamics Simulation
2006
Molecular Dynamics simulations of a coarse-grained bead-spring model of flexible macromolecules tethered with one end to the surface of a cylindrical pore are presented. Chain length $N$ and grafting density $\sigma$ are varied over a wide range and the crossover from ``mushroom'' to ``brush'' behavior is studied for three pore diameters. The monomer density profile and the distribution of the free chain ends are computed and compared to the corresponding model of polymer brushes at flat substrates. It is found that there exists a regime of $N$ and $\sigma$ for large enough pore diameter where the brush height in the pore exceeds the brush height on the flat substrate, while for large enoug…
An assembly of organic-inorganic composites using halloysite clay nanotubes
2018
Halloysite is natural tubular clay suitable as a component of biocompatible nanosystems with specific functionalities. The selective modification of halloysite inner/outer surfaces can be achieved by exploiting supramolecular and covalent interactions resulting in controlled colloidal stability adjusted to the solvent polarity. The functionalized halloysite nanotubes can be employed as reinforcing filler for polymers as well as carriers for the sustained release of active molecules, such as antioxidants, flame-retardants, corrosion inhibitors, biocides and drugs. The tubular morphology makes halloysite a perspective template for core-shell metal supports for mesoporous catalysts. The cataly…
Dual removal and selective recovery of phosphate and an organophosphorus pesticide from water by a Zr-based metal-organic framework
2021
The authors express their thanks for the financial support provided by the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (H2020-MSCA-IF-2019-EF-ST-888972-PSustMOF, F.J.C.; H2020-MSCA-IF-2016-GF-749359-EnanSET, N.M.P.) within the European Union H2020 programme and EU FEDER. MINECO (CTQ2017-84692-R, PID2020-113608RB-I00, PEJ2018-004022-A), Universidad de Granada (Plan Propio de Investigacion and Programa Operativo FEDER Andalucia 2014-2020: B-FQM-364-UGR18), Junta de Andalucia (P18-RT-612) and 2020 Post-doctoral Junior Leadere-Retaining Fellowship, la Caixa Foundation (ID 100010434 and fellowship code LCF/BQ/PR20/11770014, N.M.P.) are also acknowledged for funding. Funding for open access cha…
Die intramolekulare, radikalische kopf-schwanzbzw. Kopf-Kopf-addition von Phenylen-, Naphthylen- und Biphenylenbis(methacrylat)en
1977
1,2-, 1,3- und 1,4-Phenylenbis(methacrylat) (1a), (1b) und (1c), 2,3- und 1,6-Naphthylenbis(methacrylat) (2a) und (2b) sowie 2,2′-Biphenylenbis(methacrylat) (3) wurden nach einer bekannten Vorschrift dargestellt. Setzt man stark verdunnte Losungen dieser phenolischen Bisester in siedendem Benzol einem grosen Uberschus an 2-Cyano-2-propylradikalen R. (aus AIBN) aus, so entstehen neben wenigen olig-viskosen Produkten hauptsachlich kristallisierbare Verbindungen. Sie entstanden aus der intramolekularen Addition der zwei Methacrylatgruppen und Anlagerung von zwei Radikalen R · je Molekel. 1c gab nur eine derartige Verbindung, die nach den Elementaranlysen, der rel. mol. Masse, spektroskopischen…