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Dissipative Particle Dynamics Study of the Formation of Multicompartment Micelles from ABC Star Triblock Copolymers in Water

Jun Xia, Chongli Zhong

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Abstract Summary: Dissipative particle dynamics simulation was performed to study the formation of multicompartment micelles from ABC star triblock copolymers in water. The study revealed some new morphologies that had not been observed before and also provided a direct visualization of the evolution of wormlike multicompartment micelles that follows the fusion process. Thus, this work provides molecular understanding of multicompartment micelles which will be useful for the future rational synthesis of novel micelles. Multicompartment micelles formed from ABC star triblock copolymers in water by DPD simulations. magnified image Multicompartment micelles formed from ABC star triblock copolymers in water by DPD simulations.

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Key concepts: Dissipative particle dynamics, Micelle, Copolymer, Molecular dynamics, Materials science, Star (game theory), Visualization, Chemical engineering