Publication Type
Journal
Journal Name
Soft Matter
Publication Date
Page Numbers
3036 to 3052
Volume
8
Issue
11
Abstract
This article reviews current experimental observations and theoretical calculations devoted towards
understanding micro-phase separation in charged block copolymer systems. We discuss bulk
morphologies in melt and in solution, as well as some of the new emerging research directions. Overall, a comprehensive picture is beginning to emerge on the fundamental role of electrostatics in the microphase separation of charged block copolymers. This understanding provides exciting new insight that may be used to direct targeted structures that endow the materials with desired properties that can have tremendous potential in technological applications.
