Microfluidically Produced Microcapsules with Amphiphilic Polymer Conetwork Shells

Amphiphilic Polymer Conetwork (APCN) microcapsules based on poly(2-hydroxyethyl acrylate)-linked by-polydimethylsiloxane (PHEA-l-PDMS) are produced by double emulsion microfluidics. The characteristics of the APCNs allow the microcapsules to be dried and rehydrated multiple times or shrunk without damage. The microcapsules serve as microreactors for catalytic active platinum nanoparticles and their surface can be selectively functionalized with a cholesterol-based linker.

ChemDiverse: A Chemistry Careers Activity Showcasing Diversity

Through profiles of under-represented “success stories” from academia and industry, the ChemDiverse project was developed to encourage under-represented groups to pursue the chemical sciences at higher education level by providing teachers with an easy and structured way of encouraging Scottish high school students into Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) higher education.

Peptide‐Reinforced Amphiphilic Polymer Conetworks

The mechanical properties of bioinspired amphiphilic polymer conetworks (APCNs) are tailored through the reinforcement with peptide-polydimethylsiloxane-peptide triblock copolymer crosslinkers and characterized through physical, morphological, and mechanical characterization. The obtained results are compared with non-peptidic APCNs which show there is significant improvement in stress, strain, and toughness.