Review: Amphiphilic block copolymers (ABCs) are important in interface
and particle stabilization. Following consideration of the various me
thods of synthesis of ABCs, mesophases and micelles of block copolymer
s and the solubilization and adhesion of ABCs are considered, The Figu
re shows micelles formed by a polystyrenepoly(vinylpyridine) copolymer
. Nanoparticles and ABC/nanoparticle hybrid systems are also reviewed.