A Spike-like Self-Assembly of Polyaspartamide Integrated with Functionalized Nanoparticles.

ABSTRACT: The integration of nanoparticles (NPs) into molecular self-assemblies has been extensively studied with the aim of building well-defined, ordered structures which exhibit advanced properties and performances. This study demonstrates a novel strategy for the preparation of a spike-like self-assembly designed to enhance UV blocking. Poly(2-hydroxyethyl aspartamide) (PHEA) substituted with octadecyl chains and menthyl anthranilate (C₁₈-M-PHEA) was successfully synthesized by varying the number of grafted groups to control their morphology and UV absorption. The in situ incorporation of polymerized rod-like TiO₂ within the C₁₈-M-PHEA self-aggregates generated spike-like self-assemblies (TiO₂@C₁₈-M-PHEA) with a chestnut burr structure in aq

SUBMITTER: Han SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10819371 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature