Directed self-assembly (DSA) is a nanofabrication technique in which self-assembling block copolymer thin films (BCP) are ordered using larger-scale, pre-defined guides patterned by standard ...

A selective solvent, n-heptane, was used for the solution casting because n-heptane is a good solvent for PEB and a poor solvent for PS. To enhance the solubility, methylene chloride, which is an ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Block copolymers – plastics capable of forming a variety of minuscule, structured patterns – are generating significant interest in the scientific community. With potential ...

In this paper we study a new model for patterns in two dimensions, inspired by diblock copolymer melts with a dominant phase. The model is simple enough to be amenable not only to numerics but also to ...

The amphiphilic nature of Pluronics enables them to self-assemble in aqueous solutions, forming core-shell micelles. This property is particularly valuable in drug delivery systems, where Pluronics ...