Functionalization of Block Copolymer Vesicle Surfaces

Functionalization of Block Copolymer Vesicle Surfaces

In dilute aqueous solutions certain amphiphilic block copolymers self-assemble into vesicles that enclose a small pool of water with a membrane. Such polymersomes have promising applications ranging from targeted drug-delivery devices, to biosensors, and nanoreactors. Interactions between block copo...

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Main Authors: Wolfgang Meier, Helmut Schlaad, Nico Bruns, Stefan Egli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-01-01
Series:Polymers
Subjects:
amphiphilic block copolymer
vesicle
polymersome
biomimetic membrane
surface functionalization
targeting ligand
conjugation
immobilization
functional blocks
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/3/1/252/

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