Precise size and shape control of colloids using temperature-active block-copolymer micelles

Abstract

The present disclosure describes methods of producing colloids of precise sizes and shapes using temperature responsive block copolymers. A method of precise size control of colloids may include producing colloids in a solution of block copolymers, and POSS colloids. The temperature of the solution may be increased at a set rate to swell mesoscopic droplets to a precise size. A method of precise shape control of colloids may include polymerizing colloids in a solution of block copolymers, and POSS colloids and manipulating the temperature of the solution. In particular, the temperature of the solution may be increased at a set rate to swell and polymerize mesoscopic droplets and subsequently decreased at a set rate to collapse the colloids into a precise shape.

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