Publications

Co-solvent effect on coil-globular transition in polypropylene and polyethylene oxide mixed aqueous solution

Rsasika Dahanayake, Udaya Dahal, Elena E. Dormidontova 

Journal of Molecular Liquids 362, 119774, 2022

DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2022.119774

PEO-Grafted Gold Nanopore: Grafting Density, Chain Length, and Curvature Effects

Guang Chen, Elena Dormidontova

Macromolecules, 55, 12, 5222–5232,2022

DOI:doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.2c00323

Hydrogen Bonding Sequence Directed Coil-Globule Transition in Water Soluble Thermoresponsive Polymers

Rasika Dahanayake, Elena E. Dormidontova

Phys. Rev. Lett. 127, 167801, 2021,

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.127.167801

Flower-like Micelles of Polyethylene Oxide End-Capped with Cholesterol

Behrad Kangarlou, Rasika Dahanayake, Ian J. Martin, Dennis Ndaya, Chun-Ming Wu,  Rajeswari M. Kasi, Elena E. Dormidontova, Mu-Ping Nieh

Macromolecules, 54, 19, 8960–8970, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.1c00896

Hydrogen-Bonded Complexes of Star Polymers

Aliaksei Aliakseyeu, Elena E. Dormidontova, Svetlana A. Sukhishvili

Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 42, 12, 2100097, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/marc.202100097

 

Aggregation‐Enhanced Photoluminescence and Photoacoustics of Atomically Precise Gold Nanoclusters in Lipid Nanodiscs (NANO2)

Armin Tahmasbi Rad,  Yue Bao,  Hyun‐Sook Jang,  Yan Xia,  Hari Sharma,  Elena E. Dormidontova,  Jing Zhao,  Jaspreet Arora,  Vijay T. John,  Ben Zhong Tang,  Tiziano Dainese,  Ali Hariri,  Jesse V. Jokerst,  Flavio Maran,  Mu‐Ping Nieh

Advanced Functional Materials, 31, 10,  2009750, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202009750

Chain Conformation and Hydration of Polyethylene Oxide Grafted
to Gold Nanoparticles: Curvature and Chain Length Effect

Udaya Dahal, Elena E. DormidontovaMacromolecules 53, 19, 8160–8170, 2020

DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.0c01499

Micelle self-assembly and chain exchange kinetics of tadpole block copolymers with a cyclic corona block

Ammu Prhashanna, Elena E. Dormidontova

Macromolecules 53, 3, 982–991, 2020

DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.9b02398

Polymer-threaded and Polymer-wrapped Wormlike Micelle Solutions: Molecular Dynamics Simulations
Hari Sharma and Elena E. Dormidontova
Macromolecules, 52, (18), 7016-7027, 2019
DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.9b00974

Hydration of diblock copolymer micelles: Effects of hydrophobicity and co-solventHydration of diblock copolymer micelles: Effects of hydrophobicity and co-solvent
U. R. Dahal, P. Ammu, E. E. Dormidontova
J. Chem. Phys, 150, 184908, 2019
DOI: 10.1063/1.5089251


Hydration of Spherical PEO-Grafted Gold Nanoparticles: Curvature and Grafting Density Effect Hydration of Spherical PEO-Grafted Gold Nanoparticles: Curvature and Grafting Density Effect
U. Dahal, Z. Wang, E. E. Dormidontova
Macromolecules, 51 (15), pp 5950–5961, 2018
DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.8b01114 


Growth of wormlike micelles of surfactant induced by embedded polymer: role of polymer chain length Growth of wormlike micelles of surfactant induced by embedded polymer: role of polymer chain length
H. SharmaSoft Matter, 14, 4792-4804, 2018
DOI: 10.1039/C8SM00776D


Wormlike Surfactant Micelles with Embedded Polymer Chains Wormlike Surfactant Micelles with Embedded Polymer Chains
A. L. Kwiatkowski, H. Sharma, V. S. Molchanov, A. S. Orekhov, A. L. Vasiliev, E. E. Dormidontova, O. E. Philippova
Macromolecules, 50 (18), pp 7299–7308, 2017
DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.7b01500


Hydration and Mobility of Poly(ethylene oxide) BrushesHydration and Mobility of Poly(ethylene oxide) Brushes
U. R. Dahal, Z. Wang, E. E. Dormidontova
Macromolecules, 50 (17), pp 6722–6732, 2017
DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.7b01369


Lipid Nanodisc-Templated Self-Assembly of Gold Nanoparticles into Strings and RingsLipid Nanodisc-Templated Self-Assembly of Gold Nanoparticles into Strings and Rings
H. Sharma, E. E. Dormidontova
ACS Nano, 11 (4), pp 3651-3661, 2017


Polyethylene oxide hydration and hydrogen bonding in aqueous and isobutyric acid pure and binary solutionsPolyethylene oxide hydration and hydrogen bonding in aqueous and isobutyric acid pure and binary solutions
U. R. Dahal, E. E. Dormidontova
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 19, 9823-9832, 2017


Tadpole and Mixed Linear/Tadpole Micelles of Diblock Copolymers: Thermodynamics and Chain Exchange KineticsTadpole and Mixed Linear/Tadpole Micelles of Diblock Copolymers: Thermodynamics and Chain Exchange Kinetics
P. Ammu, E. E. Dormidontova
Macromolecules, 50 (4), pp 1740-1748, 2017


Spontaneous insertion, helix formation and hydration of polyethylene oxide in carbon nanotubesSpontaneous insertion, helix formation and hydration of polyethylene oxide in carbon nanotubes
U. R. Dahal, E. E. Dormidontova
Physical Review Letters, chosen as “Editor’s suggestion”, 117, 027801, 2016


Pressure sensitive adhesives based on interpolymer complexesPressure sensitive adhesives based on interpolymer complexes
M. M. Feldstein, E. E. Dormidontova, A. R. Khokhlov
Progress in Polymer Science 42, 79-153, 2015

Thermo-Switchable Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives Based on Poly(N-vinyl caprolactam) Non-Covalently Crosslinked by Poly(ethylene glycol)Thermo-Switchable Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives Based on Poly(N-vinyl caprolactam) Non-Covalently Crosslinked by Poly(ethylene glycol)
M. M. Feldstein, K. A. Bovaldinova, E. V. Bermesheva, A. P. Moscalets, E. E. Dormidontova, V. Y. Grinberg, A. R. Khokhlov
Macromolecules, 47 (16), 5759-5767, 2014


How a Viscoelastic Solution of Wormlike Micelles Transforms into a Microemulsion upon Absorption of Hydrocarbon: New InsightHow a Viscoelastic Solution of Wormlike Micelles Transforms into a Microemulsion upon Absorption of Hydrocarbon: New Insight
A. V. Shibaev, M. V. Tamm, V. S. Molchanov, A. V. Rogachev, A. I. Kuklin, E. E. Dormidontova, O. E. Philippova
Langmuir, 30, 3705−3714, 2014

Selectivity of Ligand-Receptor Interactions between Nanoparticle and Cell SurfacesSelectivity of Ligand-Receptor Interactions between Nanoparticle and Cell Surfaces
S. Wang, E. E. Dormidontova
Physics Rev. Letters, 109, 238102-4, 2012

Equilibrium Chain Exchange Kinetics in Block Copolymer Micelle Solutions by Dissipative Particle Dynamics SimulationsEquilibrium Chain Exchange Kinetics in Block Copolymer Micelle Solutions by Dissipative Particle Dynamics Simulations
Z. Li, E. E. Dormidontova
Soft Matter, 7, 4179-4188, 2011

Nanoparticle Targeting using Multivalent Ligands: Computer ModelingNanoparticle Targeting using Multivalent Ligands: Computer Modeling
S. Wang, E. E. Dormidontova
Soft Matter, 2011, 7, 4435-4445, 2011

Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Supramolecular Polymer RheologyMolecular Dynamics Simulations of Supramolecular Polymer Rheology
Z. Li, H. Djohari, E. E. Dormidontova
J. Chem. Phys. 133, 184904, 2010 – selected for the November 15, 2010 issue of Virtual Journal of Biological Physics Research and November 22, 2010 issue of Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology

Nanoparticle Design Optimization for Enhanced Targeting: Monte Carlo SimulationsNanoparticle Design Optimization for Enhanced Targeting: Monte Carlo Simulations
S. Wang, E. E. Dormidontova
Biomacromolecules 11, 1785–1795, 2010

Kinetics of Diblock Copolymer Micellization by Dissipative Particle DynamicsKinetics of Diblock Copolymer Micellization by Dissipative Particle Dynamics
Z. Li, E. E. Dormidontova
Macromolecules, 43, 3521-3531, 2010

Monte Carlo Simulations of Metallo-Supramolecular micelles Monte Carlo Simulations of Metallo-Supramolecular micelles
S. Wang, E. E. Dormidontova
Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 31, 897 – 903, 2010

Tunable supramolecular networks via cis-trans metal-ligand isomerizationTunable supramolecular networks via cis-trans metal-ligand isomerization
S. Wang, E. E. Dormidontova
Soft Matter, 6, 1004 -1014, 2010

Kinetics of Nanoparticle Targeting by Dissipative Particle Dynamics Simulations Kinetics of Nanoparticle Targeting by Dissipative Particle Dynamics Simulations
H. Djohari, E. E. Dormidontova
Biomacromolecules, 10, 3089–3097, 2009

Cis-Trans Switchable Metallo-Supramolecular Polymers Cis-Trans Switchable Metallo-Supramolecular Polymers
S. Wang, E. E. Dormidontova
J. Chem. Phys. (Communication), 131, 061102, 2009

Optimization of Functionalized Polymer Layers for Specific Targeting of Mobile Receptors on Cell SurfacesOptimization of Functionalized Polymer Layers for Specific Targeting of Mobile Receptors on Cell Surfaces
M. Hagy, S. Wang, E. E. Dormidontova
Langmuir, 24, 13037-13047, 2008

Reversible Association and Gelation in 3:1 Ligand-Metal Polymer SolutionsReversible Association and Gelation in 3:1 Ligand-Metal Polymer Solutions
S. Wang, C. Chen, E. E. Dormidontova
Soft Matter, 4, 2039–2053, 2008


Doxorubicin and beta-lapachone Release and Interaction with Micelles Core Materials: Experiment and Modeling

Doxorubicin and beta-lapachone Release and Interaction with Micelles Core Materials: Experiment and Modeling
D. Sutton, S. Wang, N. Nasongkla, J. Gao, E. E. Dormidontova
Experimental Biology and Medicine, 232, 1090-1099, 2007

The Effect of Orientational Specificity of Complexation on the Behavior of Supramolecular Polymers: Theory and SimulationThe Effect of Orientational Specificity of Complexation on the Behavior of Supramolecular Polymers: Theory and Simulation
M. Hagy, C. Chen, E. E. Dormidontova
Macromolecules, 40, 3408 – 3421, 2007

Monte Carlo Simulations of End-Adsorption of Head-to-Tail Reversibly Associated PolymersMonte Carlo Simulations of End-Adsorption of Head-to-Tail Reversibly Associated Polymers
C. Chen, E. E. Dormidontova
Macromolecules, 39, 9528-9538, 2006

Equilibrium Chain Exchange Kinetics of Diblock Copolymer Micelles: Tuning and Logarithmic Relaxation Equilibrium Chain Exchange Kinetics of Diblock Copolymer Micelles: Tuning and Logarithmic Relaxation
R. L. L. Willner, D. Richter, E. E. Dormidontova
Macromolecules, 39, 4566-4575, 2006

Architectural and Structural Optimization of Protective Polymer Layer for Enhanced TargetingArchitectural and Structural Optimization of Protective Polymer Layer for Enhanced Targeting
C. Chen, E. E. Dormidontova
Langmuir, 21, 5605-5615, 2005

Supramolecular Polymer Formation by Metal-Ligand Complexation: Monte Carlo Simulations and Analytical ModelingSupramolecular Polymer Formation by Metal-Ligand Complexation: Monte Carlo Simulations and Analytical Modeling
C. Chen, E. E. Dormidontova
JACS, 126, 14972-14978, 2004

The Influence of Terminal Groups on Phase Behavior and Properties of PEO in Aqueous SolutionsThe Influence of Terminal Groups on Phase Behavior and Properties of PEO in Aqueous Solutions
E. E. Dormidontova
Macromolecules, 37, 7747-7761, 2004

Ring-Chain Equilibrium in Reversibly Associated Polymer Solutions: Monte Carlo Simulations Ring-Chain Equilibrium in Reversibly Associated Polymer Solutions: Monte Carlo Simulations
C. Chen, E. E. Dormidontova
Macromolecules, 37 (10), 3905-3917, 2004

Relation of Glass Transition Temperature to the Hydrogen Bonding Degree and Energy in Poly(N-Vinyl Pyrrolidone) Blends with Hydroxyl - Containing Plasticizers: 3. Analysis of Two Glass Transition Temperatures Featured for PVP Solutions in Liquid Poly(ethylene glycol)Relation of Glass Transition Temperature to the Hydrogen Bonding Degree and Energy in Poly(N-Vinyl Pyrrolidone) Blends with Hydroxyl – Containing Plasticizers: 3. Analysis of Two Glass Transition Temperatures Featured for PVP Solutions in Liquid Poly(ethylene glycol)
M. M. Feldstein, A. Roos, C. Chevallier, C. Creton, E. E. Dormidontova
Polymer, 44(6), 1819-1834, 2003

The Order-Disorder Transition and the Disordered Micelle Regime for Poly(ethylenepropylene-b-dimethylsiloxane) SpheresThe Order-Disorder Transition and the Disordered Micelle Regime for Poly(ethylenepropylene-b-dimethylsiloxane) Spheres
X. Wang, E. E. Dormidontova, T. P. Lodge
Macromolecules v.35, 9687-9697, 2002

The Role of Competitive PEO-Water and Water-Water Hydrogen Bonding in Aqueous Solutions of PEOThe Role of Competitive PEO-Water and Water-Water Hydrogen Bonding in Aqueous Solutions of PEO
E. E. Dormidontova
Macromolecules v.35 (3), 987-1001, 2002

The Order-Disorder Transition and the Disordered Micelle Phase in Sphere-Forming Block Copolymer MeltsThe Order-Disorder Transition and the Disordered Micelle Phase in Sphere-Forming Block Copolymer Melts
E. E. Dormidontova, T. P. Lodge
Macromolecules v.34 (26), 9143-9155, 2001

Association Behavior of Binary Polymer Mixtures under Elongational FlowAssociation Behavior of Binary Polymer Mixtures under Elongational Flow
E. E. Dormidontova, G. ten Brinke
J Chem. Phys. v.113 (11), 4814-4826, 2000

The Influence of Elongational Flow on Hydrogen Bond Formation and Stability of the Homogeneous Phase of Binary Hydrogen-Bonded Polymer BlendsThe Influence of Elongational Flow on Hydrogen Bond Formation and Stability of the Homogeneous Phase of Binary Hydrogen-Bonded Polymer Blends
E. E. Dormidontova, G. ten Brinke
Macromolecular Symposia v.158, 125-136, 2000

A Comparative Experimental and Theoretical Study between Heteroarm Star and Diblock Copolymers in the Microphase Separated StateA Comparative Experimental and Theoretical Study between Heteroarm Star and Diblock Copolymers in the Microphase Separated State
V. Grayer, E. E. Dormidontova, G. Hadziioannou, C. Tsitsilianis
Macromolecules v. 33, 6330-6339, 2000

The Influence of Elongational Flow on Association Rate and Phase Behaviour of Binary Polymer BlendsThe Influence of Elongational Flow on Association Rate and Phase Behaviour of Binary Polymer Blends
E. E. Dormidontova, G. ten Brinke
Macromolecular Symposia, v.149, 23-30, 2000

Micellization Kinetics in Block Copolymer Solutions: Scaling ModelMicellization Kinetics in Block Copolymer Solutions: Scaling Model
E. E. Dormidontova
Macromolecules, v.32, 7630-7644, 1999

Microphase Separation in Hydrogen Bonding Polymer/Surfactant Melts Microphase Separation in Hydrogen Bonding Polymer/Surfactant Melts
E. E. Dormidontova, G. ten Brinke
Colloids and Surfaces A. v.147, 249-262, 1999

Redistribution of Block Copolymer Chains between Mixed Micelles in SolutionRedistribution of Block Copolymer Chains between Mixed Micelles in Solution
F. J. Esselink, E. E. Dormidontova, G. Hadziioannou
Macromolecules v.31, 4873-4878, 1998

Evolution of Block Copolymer Micellar Size and Structure Evidenced with Cryo Electron MicroscopyEvolution of Block Copolymer Micellar Size and Structure Evidenced with Cryo Electron Microscopy
F. J. Esselink, E. E. Dormidontova, G. Hadziioannou
Macromolecules v.31, 2925-2932, 1998

Phase Behaviour of Hydrogen Bonding Polymer-Oligomer Mixtures Phase Behaviour of Hydrogen Bonding Polymer-Oligomer Mixtures
E. E. Dormidontova, G. ten Brinke
Macromolecules v.31, 2649-2660, 1998

Self-Assembly in Ion-containing Polymer Systems Self-Assembly in Ion-containing Polymer Systems
A. R. Khokhlov, E. E. Dormidontova
Physics-Uspekhi (Uspekhi Phisicheskix Nauk) (review) v.40,109-124, 1997

Microphase Separation Transition for Polyelectrolyte Gels in Poor Solvents Microphase Separation Transition for Polyelectrolyte Gels in Poor Solvents
K. B. Zeldovich, E. E. Dormidontova, A. R. Khokhlov, T. A. Vilgis
J. Phys. II v.7, 627-635, 1997

Complex Spherical Micelles in A-B-C Block Copolymer Melts Complex Spherical Micelles in A-B-C Block Copolymer Melts
E. E. Dormidontova, A. R. Khokhlov
Macromolecules v.30, 1980-1991, 1997

Nano-Structures in Poor Solvent Polymer Solutions Near Glass Transition Temperature Nano-Structures in Poor Solvent Polymer Solutions Near Glass Transition Temperature
E. E. Dormidontova, I. Y. Erukhimovich, A. R. Khokhlov
Macromol. Symp. v.106, 103-117, 1996

Phase Diagram for Microphase Separation Transition in Poor Solvent Polymer Solutions Phase Diagram for Microphase Separation Transition in Poor Solvent Polymer Solutions
E. E. Dormidontova, I. Y. Erukhimovich, A. R. Khokhlov
Colloid Polym.Sci. v.272, 1486-1497, 1994

Microphase Separation in Poor Solvent Polyelectrolyte Solutions: Phase DiagramMicrophase Separation in Poor Solvent Polyelectrolyte Solutions: Phase Diagram
E. E. Dormidontova, I. Y. Erukhimovich, A. R. Khokhlov
Macromol.Theory Simul. v.3, 661-675, 1994

Intramolecular phase separation of a copolymer chain with mobile primary structure
E. E. Dormidontova, A. Y. Grosberg, A. R. Khokhlov
Makromol.Chem. Theory. Simul. v.1, 375, 1992

Intramolecular Phase Separation of a Polymer Chain with Mobile Ligands
E. E. Dormidontova, A. Y. Grosberg, A. R. Khokhlov
Vysokomolek. Soedin. (Polymer Science – USSR) v34, 126, 1992