Scheme 1. A: Schematic of one series of diblock copolymers with identical corona-forming blocks and tunable p(nBA-co-DMA) core compositions that self-assemble in water to yield micelles with a tunable N agg. The resulting particles show identical cloud points but different thermal hysteresis when heated in solution. B: Design of four micellar series with different corona-forming blocks with distinct chemistry and architecture, but whose cores contain the same p(nBA-co-DMA) compositions. In each case, the chemical structure of the corona block is shown. C: Studying the thermoresponsive behaviors of the four micellar series gives information on the structure–property relationships regarding thermal hysteresis in thermoresponsive self-assemblies.
