Synthesis of spherical ultra-high-surface-area monodisperse amphipathic polymer sponges in the low-micrometer size range

Identifier:  imarina:9384678

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/imarina9384678

Authors:  Fontanals, N; Manesiotis, P; Sherrington, DC; Cormack, PAG

Abstract:
Spherical, ultra-high specific surface area monodisperse polymer particles with diameters in the low micrometer size range are disclosed for the first time. The polymer particles are able to sorb significant levels of both hydrocarbon solvents and water, acting in effect as amphipathic micro-sponges. Exciting possibilities for exploitation of the particles in chromatography, diagnostics, sensors, delivery vehicles and catalysis are suggested.