Block copolymers represent an essential class of self-assembling macromolecules, in which chemically distinct segments segregate on the nanoscale to yield a rich array of ordered morphologies. Their ...

All matter consists of one or more phases -- regions of space with uniform structure and physical properties. The common phases of H2O (solid, liquid and gas), also known as ice, water and steam, are ...

What is Block Copolymer Lithography? Block copolymer lithography is a nanofabrication technique that utilizes the self-assembly properties of block copolymers to create ordered nanostructures. Block ...

The amphiphilic nature of Pluronics enables them to self-assemble in aqueous solutions, forming core-shell micelles. This property is particularly valuable in drug delivery systems, where Pluronics ...

(Nanowerk News) The ability to precisely control every aspect of a material, even at the nanoscale, is of critical importance in a host of applications. One class of such novel materials, block ...

Directed Self Assembly (DSA) was the breakout subject at this year’s SPIE Advanced Lithography Conference. This conference is the biggest annual get together for lithography nerds, and I use it to ...

Block copolymers, comprising two or more chemically distinct polymer segments covalently bonded together, present a versatile framework for the formation of diverse nanostructured materials. The ...