Ian W. Hamley is the author of Block Copolymers in Solution: Fundamentals and Applications, published by Wiley.

• Preface xi1. Introduction 1References 52. Neutral Block Copolymers in Dilute Solution 72.1 Introduction 72.2 Techniques for Studying Micellization 72.2.1 Cryo-TEM 72.2.2 Differential Scanning Calorimetry 82.2.3 Dynamic Light Scattering 82.2.4 Ellipsometry 102.2.5 Fluorescence Probe Experiments 102.2.6 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance 102.2.7 Rheology 112.2.8 Scanning Probe Microscopy 112.2.9 Small-angle X-ray and Neutron Scattering 122.2.10 Static Light Scattering 142.2.11 Surface Pressure–Area Isotherms 162.2.12 Surface Tensiometry 162.2.13 Viscometry 172.2.14 X-ray and Neutron Reflectivity 172.3 Micellization in PEO-based Block Copolymers 182.4 Micellization in Styrenic Block Copolymers 202.5 Determination of cmc 202.6 Thermodynamics of Micellization 222.6.1 Chain Length Dependence of Micellization 252.6.2 Effect of Architecture 272.6.3 Effect of Solvents and Salts on Micellization 322.7 Micellization and Micelle Dimensions: Theory and Simulation 332.7.1 Scaling Models 332.7.2 The Brush Model 372.7.3 The Self-consistent Mean Field Theory 402.7.4 The Model of Nagarajan and Ganesh 432.7.5 Computer Simulations 442.7.6 Theory: ABC Triblock Micelles 452.8 Micelle Dimensions: Comparison Between Experiment and Theory 472.9 Interaction between Micelles 512.10 Dynamics of Micellization 522.11 Dynamic Modes 562.12 Specific Types of Micelles 602.12.1 Micelles from Telechelics 602.12.2 Micelles from ABC Triblocks 622.12.3 Micelles from Rod–Coil Copolymers 662.12.4 Cross-linked Micelles 682.12.5 Janus Micelles 712.12.6 Nonspherical Micelles 712.12.7 Micelles Formed due to Specific Interactions 742.13 Micellization in Mixed Solvents 752.14 Mixed Micelles 752.15 Block Copolymer/Surfactant Complexes 762.16 Complex Morphologies 792.17 Vesicles 832.18 Crystallization in Micelles 90References 913. Concentrated Solutions 1053.1 Understanding Phase Diagrams 1053.2 Phase Behaviour of PEO-containing Block Copolymers 1113.3 Gelation 1173.3.1 Rheology 1173.3.2 Structure – Packing of Micelles 1243.3.3 Thermodynamics of Gelation and Micellization in Concentrated Solution 1263.3.4 Effect of Added Homopolymer, Salt or Surfactant 1273.3.5 Influence of Architecture 1293.4 Order–Disorder Phase Transition 1323.5 Order–Order Phase Transitions 1353.5.1 Structural Aspects 1353.5.2 Ordering Kinetics 1393.6 Domain Spacing Scaling, and Solvent Distribution Profiles 1403.7 Semidilute Block Copolymer Solution Theory 1433.8 Theoretical Understanding of Phase Diagrams 1463.9 Flow Alignment 1493.9.1 Lamellar Phase 1493.9.2 Hexagonal Phase 1513.9.3 Cubic Micellar Phases 1523.10 Dynamics 1593.10.1 Dynamic Modes 1593.10.2 Dynamics of Gelation 160References 1644. Polyelectrolyte Block Copolymers 1734.1 Micellization 1734.1.1 General Remarks 1734.1.2 Micellization in Block Copolymers Containing Anionic Blocks 1754.1.3 Micellization in Block Copolymers Containing Cationic Blocks 1794.1.4 Micellization of Polyampholyte Block Copolymers 1824.1.5 Micellization of Polyelectrolyte-containing ABC triblocks 1824.1.6 Micellization of Block Copolymers Containing Grafted Polyelectrolytes 1834.1.7 Micellization in Block Copolymers Containing Sulfonated Polyisoprene 1834.2 Chain Conformation 1844.3 Theory 1884.4 Polyion Complexes 1954.5 Copolymer–Surfactant Complexes 1984.6 Complexation with other Molecules 1994.7 Gelation 2004.8 Hierarchical Order in Peptide Block Copolyelectrolyte Solutions 2004.8.1 α Helix Structures 2024.8.2 β Sheet Structures 2044.8.3 Hydrogels 2064.8.4 Polypeptide Block Copolymer-based Complexes 207References 2085. Adsorption 2155.1 Introduction 2155.2 Adsorption at the Air–Water Interface 2155.2.1 Adsorption of Neutral Block Copolymers 2155.2.2 Adsorption of Polyelectrolyte Block Copolymers 2215.3 Adsorption on Solid Substrates 2225.3.1 Adsorption of Neutral Block Copolymers 2225.3.2 Adsorption of Polyelectrolyte Block Copolymers 2255.3.3 Surface Micelles 2265.4 Surface Forces Experiments 2315.5 Modelling Adsorption 234References 2366. Applications 2416.1 Surfactancy/Detergency 2416.2 Solubilization, Emulsification and Stabilization 2416.2.1 Solubilization 2416.2.2 Emulsification and Stabilization 2456.3 Drug Delivery 2476.4 Biodegradable Block Copolymer Micelles 2536.5 Thermoresponsive Micellar Systems 2546.6 Metal-containing Copolymer Micelles and Nanoreactors 2556.7 Vesicles 2616.8 Separation Media 2686.9 Templating 2686.10 Membranes 2746.11 Other Applications 275References 276Index 285

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