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Controlling the internal structure of block copolymer (BCP) particles has a significant influence on its functionalities. Here, a structure-controlling method is proposed to regulate the internal structure of BCP Janus colloidal particles using different surfactants. Different microphase separation processes take place in two connected halves of the Janus particles. An order-order transition between gyroid and lamellar phases is observed in polymeric colloids. The epitaxial growth during the structural transformation from gyroid to lamellar phase undergoes a two-layered rearrangement to accommodate the interdomain spacing mismatch between these two phases. This self-assembly behavior can be ascribed to the preferential wetting of BCP chains at the interface, which can change the chain conformation of different blocks. The Janus colloidal particles can further experience a reversible phase transition by restructuring the polymer particles under solvent vapor. It is anticipated that the new phase behavior found in Janus particles can not only enrich the self-assembly study of BCPs but also provide opportunities for various applications based on Janus particles with ordered structures. The ratio of dual surfactants is adjusted to control the formation of Janus particles with lamellar and gyroid structures. The transformation from gyroid to lamellae undergoes an epitaxial growth process. The Janus particles can be further restructured into the gyroid or lamellar structure under solvent vapor.image
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MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS
ISSN: 1022-1336
Year: 2024
Issue: 8
Volume: 45
4 . 2 0 0
JCR@2023
CAS Journal Grade:3
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