Single crystals and two-dimensional crystalline assemblies of block copolymers

Block copolymer single crystals (BCPSCs) have attracted widespread attentions due to their unique two-dimensional (2D) structure, good controllability, and great potential applications in recent years. In this paper, the morphology, surface structure of BCPSCs and the related influencing factors are reviewed. We also summarize the studies of 2D crystalline assemblies of block copolymers (BCPs) driven by crystallization and intermolecular pi-pi interaction. Moreover, the functionalization and properties of BCPSCs and 2D crystalline assemblies of BCPs are introduced. Finally, we put forward some unsolved problems in this field.

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In this paper, the morphology, surface structure, and related influencing factors of block copolymer single crystals (BCPSCs) are reviewed. The studies of 2D crystalline assemblies of block copolymers driven by crystallization and intermolecular pi-pi interaction are summarized. Moreover, the functionalization and properties of BCPSCs and 2D crystalline assemblies of BCPs are introduced. Finally, some unsolved problems in this field are proposed.