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Template-Assisted Approaches for Preparation of Nano-sized Polymer Structures

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In this chapter, numerous materials that are used as templates as well as layering methods such as layer-by-layer assembly and surface heterophase polymerization to produce polymeric nanocapsules are reviewed. The specific structure of the polymeric nanocapsules—a hollow core and a polymeric shell—holds promise for a range of applications including catalysis, sensing, microreactors, nanomedicine, artificial organelles, etc. The attention is focused on the biomedical applications of the nanocapsules as well as on the possibilities to control their properties in order to meet key requirements for effective drug-delivery systems such as low toxicity and optional degradability, high loading capacity, triggered release mechanisms, low immunogenicity, and targeting (directing) to designated sites. Additionally, the preparation and utilization of cylindrical polymer brushes as single molecular templates for synthesis of hybrid nanomaterials that may find applications for fabrication of nanoscale devises are reviewed.

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Rangelov, S., Petrov, P. (2016). Template-Assisted Approaches for Preparation of Nano-sized Polymer Structures. In: Fakirov, S. (eds) Nano-size Polymers. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-39715-3_13

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