Micelles and Vesicles Formed by Polyoxometalate–Block Copolymer Composites

Abstract

Core–corona composites were prepared by incorporating a hydrophilic polyoxometalate (POM) into poly(styrene-b-4-vinyl-N-methylpyridinium iodide) matrices in acidic aqueous solution (see scheme). On dispersal in toluene they self-assemble into micellar and vesicular morphologies (see TEM images), which can be controlled by means of the weight fraction of POM. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.