Certain amphiphilic comb-like copolymers form single chain nanoparticles in certain formulas. Addition of ionic and nonionic surfactants triggers the self-assembly of these soft nanoparticles leading to formation of microcapsules. Both nanoparticles and microcapsules show finite capacity for encapsulation of active agents, such as perfume raw materials. In our work, we use X-ray and light scattering and molecular simulations, among other techniques, to gain mechanistic insight on the self-assembly of these copolymers.<br/>

Single chain nanoparticles and microcapsules formed by copolymers:  Mechanistic insight and applications

2019 Spring National Meeting

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