This talk will highlight recent work in our laboratory in the area of single-chain nanoparticles. These materials, true “kindred spirits” of cyclic polymers, are synthesized <i>via</i> intra-molecular cross-linking of linear chains. Choices related to polymer architecture, type of repeating unit, flavor of cross-linking chemistry, and reaction process conditions all play an important role if effective nanoparticle fabrication. The talk with focus on these design considerations as well as future challenges and directions related to both synthesis and characterization.

Nano knitting and "knotting" - single-chain nanoparticles

255th National Meeting (2018)

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