title: Hollow polymer particles that are pH-responsive and redox sensitive: two simple steps to triggered particle swelling, gelation and disassembly.
abstract: A new, simple, two-step method is introduced for preparing hollow particles that are both pH-responsive and redox sensitive. Hollow poly(methyl methacrylate-co-methacrylic acid) particles swell at moderate pH values, form gels in concentrated dispersions and can be disassembled by adding reducing agents.
authors.affiliation: School of Materials, Manchester University, Grosvernor St, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK.
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bird
authors.forename: Tony J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Freemont
authors.forename: Brian R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Saunders
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D003432:Cross-Linking Reagents / Q000737:chemistry*; D005782:Gels; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D020366:Methylmethacrylate / Q000737:chemistry*; D010777:Photochemistry; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003432:Cross-Linking Reagents; D005782:Gels; D011108:Polymers; D020366:Methylmethacrylate