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Regioisomeric Giant Triblock Molecules: Role of the Linker.

Zhongguo LiuShuai WangZe YangXue-Hui Dong
Published in: Macromolecular rapid communications (2022)
In this study, polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) based giant triblock molecules with precisely defined regio-configuration are modularly prepared through highly efficient coupling reactions. The length of the linker connecting neighboring nanoparticles is elaborately designed to regulate the geometric constraints. The triblock molecules adopt a folded packing during phase separation, and the regio-configuration imparts direct influence on the self-assembly behaviors. The ortho-isomers form periodic structures with a larger domain size, larger interfacial curvature, and enhanced phase stability. The regio-effect is closely related to the length and symmetry of the linker. As the linker extends, the neighboring particles gradually decouple, and the regio-effect diminishes. The symmetry of the linker shows an even more profound impact. This work quantitatively scrutinized the role of the linker, opening an avenue for engineering the assembled structures with molecular precision.
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