Self-Assembling Structure and Dynamics of Multicomponent Polymer Systems

Dear Colleagues,

Self-assembly is a process that spontaneously forms ordered structures or organized structures by the association of individual components. Nanostructures or supramolecular structures can be created by microphase separation of block copolymers or the self-assembly of small molecules. As a more complicated example, many biological systems such as living organisms are formed through self-assembly and offer diverse structures. Additionally, self-assembly is a powerful method to fabricate functional materials with desired properties, which offers potential applications in a wide range of polymer fields. However, how we control the self-assembled structures by understanding the mechanism of the self-assembling process and how we fabricate the materials with the desired material properties is still a challenging problem. 

 In this Special Issue, we aim to provide a forum for recent advances regarding self-assembling structures and dynamics of natural and synthetic polymers. We welcome contributions regarding the structural analysis of self-assembled structure, the fabrication of functional materials, an understanding of the mechanism of self-assembly, theoretical modelling, and computer simulation

Dr. Hiroyuki Takeno
Guest Editor

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