Computer simulation of polymer and biopolymer self-assembly for drug delivery

Molecular simulation is an emerging tool to bridge relevant time- and length-scales in self-assembly and interfacial processes in soft matter and biological systems. In this review, we highlight mesoscale and coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulation techniques as applied to poly(ethylene oxide)-based diblock copolymer self-assembly. Moreover, we review recent progress pertaining to diblock copolymer and biopolymer self-assembly, stability, and finally, interactions of hydrophobic drugs with polymer membranes. We expect that these computational investigations should provide a useful complement to experimental studies that address open questions in the field of polymeric drug delivery.