ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal

Self-assembly of novel catechol-containing copolymer in non-polar media: Nano-clustering and nano-emulsions

Abstract: We propose a SANS study in collaboration with Infineum, a world-leading lubricant and fuel additive manufacturer, to examine the self-assembly behaviour of novel catechol-containing polymer additives in a non-polar solvent, and the effects of temperature and added water. Mussel-inspired catechol-containing copolymers have a diverse range of potential applications arising from the intra- and inter-molecular interactions enabled by the catechol group (i.e. 1,2-dihydroxybenzene) including hydrogen bonding, ?-? stacking, and metal-ion coordination. How such interactions underpin self-assembly of catechol-functionalized polymers in non-polar media is of fundamental interest and also critical to their potential applications, but remains poorly understood.We have previously investigated the self-assembly behaviour of a series of catechol-containing copolymers in dodecane, pointing to possible clustering of the primary nanostructures. We now wish to investigate the self-assembly behaviour of nano-emulsions formed using this series of polymers. These results will inform the development of future applications of these polymers as well as aid in the interpretation and fundamental understanding of data gathered on these polymers using other techniques including X -ray reflectivity (XRR) and surface force apparatus (SFA).

Principal Investigator: Professor Wuge Briscoe
Experimenter: Miss Holly Stockdale
Local Contact: Dr Leide Cavalcanti
Experimenter: Mr Matteo Fois
Experimenter: Professor Peter Dowding
Experimenter: Miss Elena Venturelli
Local Contact: Dr Najet Mahmoudi
Experimenter: Mr Francesco Vicentini
Experimenter: Miss Xiaolu He
Experimenter: Mr Guangzhen Wang

DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2420076

ISIS Experiment Number: RB2420076

Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

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