Scheme 1. Schematic of end-group modification of PFP-PHPMA (left) and PFP-PHEA (right) telechelic homopolymers of different chain lengths (n) using galactosamine, followed by functionalisation of citrate-stabilised gold nanorods. Note, RAFT agent cleavage can occur during functionalisation depending on excess used, but does not affect GNR immobilisation.
