Composite tectocapsules via the self-assembly of functionalized poly(divinylbenzene) microspheres

Abstract Poly(divinylbenzene-55)[poly(DVB-55] microspheres were used as building blocks to form polymer capsule walls consisting of interconnected microspheres. The microspheres had to be surface-functionalized with maleic acid to facilitate their interfacial assembly. In addition, porous and functionalized poly(DVB-55) microspheres were embedded across interfacial polyurea capsule membranes to form composite tectocapsules …