A new route to prepare multiresponsive organogels from a block ionomer via charge-driven assembly

We report a novel route to prepare multiresponsive organogels through charge-driven assembly between a block ionomer and a diblock copolymer. The ionic complex aggregates to form spherical cores, which are connected by the middle block of the block ionomer to form gels. The organogels are responsive to acids, amines and salts.

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New approaches to predicting the distribution and dynamics of seafloor habitats

Marine spatial planners and managers need timely and accurate maps describing biological communities at the seafloor. This thesis employs state of the art sonar equipment and seafloor imaging techniques to answer some fundamental questions about how these communities are distributed through space and time.

Improving treatment with methotrexate in rheumatoid arthritis-development of a multimedia patient education program and the MiRAK, a new instrument to evaluate methotrexate-related knowledge

To develop and test an evidence-based, multimedia patient education program (MPEP) about methotrexate (MTX) treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and a new measure of patient knowledge [Methotrexate in Rheumatoid Arthritis Knowledge test (MiRAK)].