Block Copolymer Nanostructures and Their Applications: A Review

Block copolymer nanostructures are smart, intelligent, and environment sensitive nanostructures designed to respond in a controlled manner to an external stimulus. Block copolymer nanostructures are being extensively utilized in pharmaceutical field, nanotechnology, and inforensics. Upon micellization, the hydrophobic core of block copolymer nanostructures region serves as a reservoir for hydrophobic medication, which can be loaded by chemical, physical, or electrostatic means. DNA combined with synthetic block copolymer nanostructure enhances the chemical and biological behaviors of biomacromolecule and at the same time completely suppress undesirable properties. Novel Nanoelectromechanical Systems/Microelectromechanical Systems (NEMS/MEMS) devices are being realized using block copolymer nanostructures and DNA combined with inorganic material nanoparticles and small organic moieties.