Near Infrared Light Regulated Crystallization-Driven Self-Assembly: A Versatile Platform for Photo-Controlled Preparation of Uniform π-Conjugated Functional Nanostructures

Hong Chen; Sen Zhang; Xiaoyu Huang; Guolin Lu; Mitchell A. Winnik; Chun Feng

doi:10.1039/d6sc00684a

January 1, 2026Chemical ScienceOpen Access

Near Infrared Light Regulated Crystallization-Driven Self-Assembly: A Versatile Platform for Photo-Controlled Preparation of Uniform π-Conjugated Functional Nanostructures

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The research aims to explore a platform for photo-controlled preparation of functional nanostructures using self-assembled polymer copolymers.
Utilized near infrared light to regulate polymer self-assembly.
Focused on block copolymers to form polymer nanoparticles.
Investigated parameters affecting nanoparticle morphology and dimensions.
Achieved uniform π-conjugated functional nanostructures.
Demonstrated noninvasive, remote, real-time control over polymer assembly.
Showed successful modulation of nanoparticle characteristics.

Implication

Block copolymer self-assembly adjusts nanoparticle morphology in real-time, suggesting enhanced control for nanostructure applications.

Abstract

Photo-controlled block copolymer self-assembly to modulate the morphology and dimensions of polymer nanoparticles (PNPs) in a remote, real-time and noninvasive manner has attracted growing interest. However, most photo-induced polymer self-assembly...

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Chen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69acc59c32b0ef16a40502a5 https://doi.org/10.1039/d6sc00684a

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Near Infrared Light Regulated Crystallization-Driven Self-Assembly: A Versatile Platform for Photo-Controlled Preparation of Uniform π-Conjugated Functional Nanostructures

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