Flexible thermoresponsive nanomembranes at the aqueous–air interface. Issue 5 (27th November 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cramer, Ashley D.; Gambinossi, Filippo; Wischerhoff, Erik; Laschewsky, André; Miller, Reinhard; Ferri, James K.
• Is Part Of: Chemical communications. Volume 51:Issue 5(2015)
• Page Start: 877
• Page End: 880
• Publication Date: 2014-11-27
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540
• DOI: 10.1039/c4cc07359b
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-7345

Abstract

Abstract : Thermoresponsive freestanding nanomembranes were grown by surface-initiated polymerization at the aqueous–air interface of a pendant drop. We demonstrate formation of liquid-like interfaces supporting anisotropic stress and mechanical flexibility. Abstract : A synthetic pathway is described to construct thermoresponsive freestanding nanomembranes at the aqueous–air interface of a pendant drop. Dynamic control of the reaction kinetics allows formation of viscoelastic interfaces supporting anisotropic stresses and mechanical stability, which can be tuned by external stimuli.