Self-organized precipitation: an emerging method for preparation of unique polymer particles

Polymer micro- and nano-particles have attracted much attention because of their promise for a variety of applications. This focus review introduces an emerging method for producing nanostructured polymer particles, called self-organized precipitation (SORP), and gives an overview of controlling the internal structure of polymer particles by using various polymer blends and block-copolymer systems. The possible applications and future prospects of this technology are also discussed. Polymer Journal (2013) 45, 261-268; doi:10.1038/pj.2012.151; published online 8 August 2012