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DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \n\nCrystallization-driven self-assembly (CDSA) is a 
 powerful approach for the solution self-assembly of block copolymers\, ena
 bling the formation of hierarchical nanostructures with high uniformity an
 d structural precision. Unlike conventional solution self-assembly\, where
  morphology is largely dictated by block composition\, CDSA exploits cryst
 allization of the core-forming block to favour low-curvature structures su
 ch as fibers and platelets and enables living growth processes.\n\nDespite
  these advances\, relatively few examples exist in which the dimensions of
  CDSA-derived nanostructures can be readily controlled in two directions. 
 Our group has explored the CDSA of poly(ester)-based block copolymers to a
 ddress this challenge. In particular\, polylactone-containing block copoly
 mers provide a versatile platform for accessing anisotropic nanostructures
 \, including well-defined two-dimensional assemblies.\n\nHere we present t
 he CDSA of a series of polylactone block copolymers that form a range of s
 elf-assembled nanostructures\, including uniform two-dimensional platelets
 . Through seeded growth strategies and control over crystallization condit
 ions\, we establish design rules for the formation and dimensional control
  of these materials and demonstrate their epitaxial growth\, highlighting 
 their potential as biocompatible precision nanomaterials.\n\n \n\nBio:\n\n
 Rachel K. O’Reilly is Professor of Polymer Chemistry and Pro-Vice-Chancell
 or for Research at the University of Birmingham. Her research focuses on t
 he design and synthesis of complex polymeric and nanoscale materials\, par
 ticularly systems that mimic biological structures and functions\, with ap
 plications in catalysis\, nanomedicine\, and advanced functional materials
 .\n\nProfessor O’Reilly studied Natural Sciences at the University of Camb
 ridge and completed her PhD at Imperial College London in 2003. After post
 doctoral research at Cambridge\, she held academic positions at the Univer
 sity of Warwick before joining Birmingham. Her work has made significant c
 ontributions to precision polymer synthesis and the development of self-as
 sembled nanostructures.\n\nIn recognition of her research\, she was electe
 d a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2022. Professor O’Reilly has received n
 umerous national and international awards and currently leads a large inte
 rdisciplinary research programme focused on developing next-generation fun
 ctional materials.\n
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SUMMARY:91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Chemical Society Seminar Series- Rachel O’Reilly: Precision 
 polymer nanoparticles (Dr. Allan Hay Memorial Lecture)
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