Functional π-conjugated nanomaterials via living crystallization-driven self-assembly

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dc.contributor.authorShaikh, Huda
dc.contributor.supervisorManners, Ian
dc.date.accessioned2021-04-29T22:49:27Z
dc.date.available2021-04-29T22:49:27Z
dc.date.copyright2021en_US
dc.date.issued2021-04-29
dc.degree.departmentDepartment of Chemistry
dc.degree.levelDoctor of Philosophy Ph.D.en_US
dc.description.abstractNature makes use of the bottom-up synthetic technique termed self-assembly to fabricate a vast array of complex materials that are integral to life. The self-assembly of block copolymers (BCPs) has been shown to be a versatile method for the preparation of a diverse range of nano- and micro-sized micelle morphologies. It has been demonstrated that crystallization of the micelle core-forming block of the BCP enables access to one-dimensional (1D) or two-dimensional (2D) micelle morphologies that are difficult to obtain exclusively via other synthetic strategies. Living crystallization-driven self-assembly (CDSA) presents a facile route towards preparing nanostructures with precisely controlled dimensions. This field of research is rapidly growing with the desire to use these intricate nanostructures for real-world applications. The work contained in this thesis focusses on the solution self-assembly of π-conjugated-based homopolymers and BCPs, with the broad aim of preparing functional nanostructures with controlled dimensions and desirable structural, optical and electronic properties.en_US
dc.description.scholarlevelGraduateen_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1828/12894
dc.languageEnglisheng
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.rightsAvailable to the World Wide Weben_US
dc.subjectNanomaterialsen_US
dc.subjectSupramolecular Chemistryen_US
dc.subjectPolymersen_US
dc.subjectMicellesen_US
dc.subjectSelf-assemblyen_US
dc.titleFunctional π-conjugated nanomaterials via living crystallization-driven self-assemblyen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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