title: Functionalizable Amine-based Polymer Nanoparticles.
abstract: Surface functionalization of nanoparticles and host-guest properties of nanoassemblies are two critical features in the utilization of nanostructures in a variety of applications in materials, chemical, and biological nanotechnology. However, simultaneously incorporating these two features in one nanoparticle design is a rather challenging task. We have developed a simple and versatile nanoparticle platform that addresses this challenge. We have designed and characterized a polymer nanoparticle that provides the ability to encapsulate hydrophobic guest molecules and surface functionalization with a wide range of functional groups. In addition, we have also demonstrated a new and simple approach to tune the size of the nanoparticles.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003.
authors.forename: Hui
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003.
authors.forename: Jiaming
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zhuang
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Thayumanavan