Structures and properties of block copolymers in solution

Structures and properties of block copolymers in solution depend on the total block length, the block length ratio, the block sequence and the solvent quality. The supramolecular structures formed by core/shell or flower-like micelles in the concentrated solution region are examined by dynamic light scattering to ascertain some of the conditions which can enhance the formation of open associated structures using a triblock copolymer in a selective solvent for the middle block.