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Synthesis of Nanosheet Colloids Revealing Remarkable Solvent-Driven Dispersion and Aggregation Behavior

ICYS Research Fellow Dr. Shuntaro UENUMA

【Key Points of This Research】

We found the unique solvent-dispersion and aggregation behaviors of nanosheet colloids by attaching polymer chains through non-covalent interactions (host–guest chemistry and topological constraints).

This system can be used to create smart, stimuli-responsive materials that take advantage of the reversible detachment of the polymer chains.



【Title of the Paper】

Solvent dispersibility of two-dimensional particles with pseudo- and permanently interlocked polyethylene oxide brushes


【Publication Details】

This research was presented by Dr. Shuntaro Uenuma, ICYS Research Fellow.
Published in RSC Advances
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/D6RA00421K