Search Results - "Topham, Paul D."
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In Situ Small-Angle X‑ray Scattering Studies During Reversible Addition–Fragmentation Chain Transfer Aqueous Emulsion Polymerization
Published in Journal of the American Chemical Society (28-08-2019)“…Polymerization-induced self-assembly (PISA) is a powerful platform technology for the rational and efficient synthesis of a wide range of block copolymer…”
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Block copolymer strategies for solar cell technology
Published in Journal of polymer science. Part B, Polymer physics (15-08-2011)“…A simple overview of the methods used and the expected benefits of block copolymers in organic photovoltaic devices is given in this review. The description of…”
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Controlled RAFT Polymerization and Zinc Binding Performance of Catechol-Inspired Homopolymers
Published in Macromolecules (22-04-2014)“…Incorporation of catechols into polymers has long been of interest due to their ability to chelate heavy metals and their use in the design of adhesives,…”
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Microwave‐assisted synthesis of levulinic acid from low‐cost, sustainable feedstocks using organic acids as green catalysts
Published in Journal of chemical technology and biotechnology (1986) (01-08-2020)“…BACKGROUND Modern day scientific endeavour strives towards global sustainability through the smart utilisation of renewable resources as base materials for…”
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Encapsulation of propolis extracts in aqueous formulations by using nanovesicles of lipid and poly(styrene-alt-maleic acid)
Published in Artificial cells, nanomedicine, and biotechnology (01-12-2023)“…Bee propolis has been used in alternative medicine to treat various diseases. Due to its limited water solubility, it is often used in combination with alcohol…”
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Synthesis, Thermal Processing, and Thin Film Morphology of Poly(3-hexylthiophene)–Poly(styrenesulfonate) Block Copolymers
Published in Macromolecules (14-04-2015)“…A series of novel block copolymers, processable from single organic solvents and subsequently rendered amphiphilic by thermolysis, have been synthesized using…”
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In Situ Studies of Phase Separation and Crystallization Directed by Marangoni Instabilities During Spin-Coating
Published in Advanced materials (Weinheim) (23-12-2013)“…Results of a pioneering study are presented in which for the first time, crystallization, phase separation and Marangoni instabilities occurring during the…”
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Evaluation of cell disruption technologies on magnetosome chain length and aggregation behaviour from Magnetospirillum gryphiswaldense MSR-1
Published in Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology (04-05-2023)“…Magnetosomes are biologically-derived magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) naturally produced by magnetotactic bacteria (MTB). Due to their distinctive…”
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The Effect of PEO Length on the Self-Assembly of Poly(ethylene oxide)−Tetrapeptide Conjugates Prepared by “Click” Chemistry
Published in Langmuir (15-09-2009)“…Two series of poly(ethylene oxide)−tetrapeptide conjugates have been prepared using a “Click” reaction between an alkyne-modified tetra(phenylalanine) or…”
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The Relationship between Charge Density and Polyelectrolyte Brush Profile Using Simultaneous Neutron Reflectivity and In Situ Attenuated Total Internal Reflection FTIR
Published in Langmuir (21-05-2013)“…We report on a novel experimental study of a pH-responsive polyelectrolyte brush at the silicon/D2O interface. A poly[2-(diethylamino)ethyl methacrylate] brush…”
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Direct observation of morphological development during the spin-coating of polystyrene-poly(methyl methacrylate) polymer blends
Published in Journal of polymer science. Part B, Polymer physics (01-06-2013)“…ABSTRACT We present results of the direct observation, in real‐space, of the phase separation of high molecular weight polystyrene and poly(methyl…”
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Superhydrophobic hierarchical fiber/bead composite membranes for efficient treatment of burns
Published in Acta biomaterialia (01-07-2019)“…[Display omitted] One of the current challenges in burn wound care is the development of multifunctional dressings that can protect the wound from bacteria or…”
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Polymer strategies in perovskite solar cells
Published in Journal of polymer science. Part B, Polymer physics (01-04-2017)“…ABSTRACT Since their emergence in 2013, perovskite solar cells have reached remarkable efficiencies exceeding 22%. Such rapid development of this technology…”
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Binary shape-stabilized phase change materials based on poly(ethylene glycol)/polyurethane composite with dual-phase transition
Published in Journal of materials science (01-12-2018)“…Novel binary shape-stabilized composite phase change materials (CPCMs) have been successfully prepared using a crosslinked polyurethane (PU) copolymer with a…”
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In Situ Fabrication of Silver Peroxide Hybrid Ultrathin Co-Based Metal–Organic Frameworks for Enhanced Chemodynamic Antibacterial Therapy
Published in ACS applied materials & interfaces (17-05-2023)“…Bacterial-induced infectious diseases have always caused an unavoidable problem and lead to an increasing threat to human health. Hence, there is an urgent…”
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Temperature-Regulating Phase Change Fiber Scaffold Toward Mild Photothermal–Chemotherapy
Published in Advanced fiber materials (Online) (01-12-2022)“…Photothermal therapy (PTT) is a treatment that increases the temperature of tumors to 42–48 °C, or even higher for tumor ablation. PTT has sparked a lot of…”
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Surface-Modified Polypyrrole-Coated PLCL and PLGA Nerve Guide Conduits Fabricated by 3D Printing and Electrospinning
Published in Biomacromolecules (14-11-2022)“…The efficiency of nerve guide conduits (NGCs) in repairing peripheral nerve injury is not high enough yet to be a substitute for autografts and is still…”
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Triggered Polymersome Fusion
Published in Journal of the American Chemical Society (15-03-2023)“…The contents of biological cells are retained within compartments formed of phospholipid membranes. The movement of material within and between cells is often…”
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Can Photothermal Post-Operative Cancer Treatment Be Induced by a Thermal Trigger?
Published in ACS applied materials & interfaces (29-12-2021)“…One of the current challenges in the post-operative treatment of breast cancer is to develop a local therapeutic vector for preventing recurrence and…”
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Hydrogen Bonding Aggregation in Acrylamide: Theory and Experiment
Published in Macromolecules (25-09-2018)“…Hydrogen bonding plays a role in the microphase separation behavior of many block copolymers, such as those used in lithography, where the stronger…”
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