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Institut Charles Sadron CNRS UPR 22 – Strasbourg University Volume 1 : SCIENTIFIC REPORT 2007-2011 June 2011 Institut Charles Sadron CNRS UPR 22 Strasbourg University Volume 1 : SCIENTIFIC REPORT 2007-2011 June 2011 Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................... 1 Axis 1: Polyelectrolytes ....................................................................... 7 Polyelectrolytes................................................................................. 9 Polyelectrolyte solutions.............................................................................................. 9 Multicharged systems ................................................................................................. 10 Polyelectrolyte multilayers ......................................................................................... 10 Structuring of the axis ................................................................................................ 11 Polyelectrolyte Multilayers and Nano-Organized Multimaterials (MPE) .......... 13 The Layer-by-layer assembly of highly homogeneous films composed of nanofibrillar materials .................................................................................................................... 14 The preparation of new hybrid colloidal systems: Nano-bags ..................................... 14 A structural comparison of dipped and sprayed LbL-films by neutron reflectometry . 15 A new model approach for cancer therapy: Multifunctional stealth nanoparticles ..... 15 Nanoscale precipitation coating: LbL-assembly of pure inorganic materials .............. 16 Step-by-step assembly of self-patterning polyelectrolyte films .................................... 16 Layer-by-layer assembled films for photocatalytic applications .................................. 16 Spray-on organic/inorganic films: A general method for forming nanoscale coatings by interfacial precipitation reaction ................................................................................ 17 Self-Evaluation ........................................................................................................... 18 Human resources ............................................................................................................................................... 18 Statement of financial support ........................................................................................................................... 18 Statement on scientific collaborations ............................................................................................................... 18 Statement on scientific production .................................................................................................................... 18 Macromolecular Engineering at Interfaces (IMI) ....................................... 21 Fundamental issues on polyelectrolyte multilayers .................................................... 21 Multilayer growth regime (linear or exponential) ............................................................................................. 21 Dynamic processes taking place in exponentially growing multilayers ............................................................ 21 Buildup and film composition of multilayers constructed from blended polyanion and polycation solutions22 Step-by-step film deposition processes and new buildup concepts .............................22 Step-by-step deposition of "covalent" films ....................................................................................................... 22 Multilayers based on host-guest interactions: Towards electro-chemically responsive films ......................... 22 Film by spray-assisted deposition of interacting species .................................................................................. 23 Biological applications of polyelectrolyte multilayers ................................................. 23 Polyelectrolyte multilayers as tools for biofunctionnalization .......................................................................... 23 Vascular applications of polyelectrolyte multilayers ......................................................................................... 23 Chemo-mechanotransductive films ........................................................................... 24 Control of protein adsorption and cell adhesion by a mechanical stimulus ..................................................... 24 Enzymatically active materials controlled by a mechanical stimulus ............................................................... 24 Capsules and smart textiles ....................................................................................... 24 Advanced textiles applied for wound care ......................................................................................................... 25 Pharmaceutical vectors for oral treatments of diabetes and lupus ................................................................... 25 Self-Evaluation .......................................................................................................... 26 Human resources ............................................................................................................................................... 26 Statement of financial supports ......................................................................................................................... 26 Statement on scientific collaborations ............................................................................................................... 27 Statement on scientific productions .................................................................................................................. 27 Overall statements .............................................................................................................................................. 27 Polymers and Mixed Systems (PSM) ....................................................... 29 Synthesis ................................................................................................................... 30 Controlled radical polymerization of vinylic monomers ................................................................................... 30 Controlled polymerization of substituted thiophen monomers ........................................................................ 30 Growth and functionalization of single walled carbon nanotubes (SWNT) ..................................................... 31 Surfactant-assisted synthesis of metallic nanoparticles .................................................................................... 31 Role of the catalyst ............................................................................................................................................. 31 Polyelectrolytes .......................................................................................................... 32 Polyelectrolytes in the presence of monovalent and divalent counterions ....................................................... 32 Conformational transitions of conjugated weak polyacids .............................................................................. 33 Polyelectrolytes in ionic liquids ......................................................................................................................... 33 Optical properties of complexes of conjugated polyelectrolytes with oppositely charged surfactants ............ 33 Structure of complexes between polyelectrolytes and multicharged partners ................................................. 34 Other problems ......................................................................................................... 34 Resolving inconsistencies in the behaviour of poly(ethylen oxide) (PEO) solutions ....................................... 34 Depletion interaction in mixed polymer-colloid systems ................................................................................. 35 Structure of dendronized polymers with peripheral poly(ethylene) glycol) chains ......................................... 35 Fluorescent hydrophobic polyelectrolytes ......................................................................................................... 35 Scientific support for the Characterization Group ..................................................... 36 Self-Evaluation .......................................................................................................... 36 Characterization Group 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