ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal
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Resolving the Nanostructure of Ionically Linked Comb Polymers at Liquid-liquid Interfaces
Abstract: The molecular organization of ionically linked comb polymers (iCPs) at water-oil interfaces is important for their potential applications in drug delivery and antimicrobial materials but remains poorly understood. Recently, iCPs with a zwitterionic backbone and lipid-like hydrophobic tails have been synthesised, allowing for tuneable self-assembly into structures like giant unilamellar vesicles (i-combisomes). Molecular dynamics simulations suggest that the backbone adopts a stiff rod-like conformation at interfaces, and dynamic surface tension measurements show rapid adsorption at the hexadecane-water interface, significantly reducing interfacial tension. Neutron reflectometry will be used to further explore iCP interfacial structures and their anisotropic behaviour at these interfaces.
Principal Investigator: Dr Ali Zarbakhsh
Experimenter: Professor Julien Gautrot
Local Contact: Dr Mario Campana
DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2510490
ISIS Experiment Number: RB2510490
| Part DOI | Instrument | Public release date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2510490-1 | INTER | 13 March 2029 | Download |
Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source
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