@misc{peinemann_asymmetric_superstructure_2007, author={Peinemann, K.-V.,Abetz, V.,Simon, P.}, title={Asymmetric superstructure in a block copolymer via phase separation}, year={2007}, howpublished = {journal article}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat2038}, abstract = {Self-assembly of amphiphilic block copolymers into well-ordered structures has attracted significant interest over the past decade. An especially attractive application of block-copolymer self-assembly is the formation of isoporous membranes. A major problem in this process is the lack of sufficient long-range order and the difficulty of up-scaling due to the time-consuming preparation steps. Here, we report an innovative and simple method to prepare isoporous membranes with nanometre-sized pores. The combination of the industrially well-established membrane formation method by non-solvent-induced phase separation with the self-assembly of a block copolymer is demonstrated. The result is the creation of an integral asymmetric membrane of a block copolymer with a highly ordered thin layer on top of a non-ordered sponge-like layer. This straightforward and very fast one-step procedure for membrane formation is reported for the first time. The developed membrane has the potential for highly selective separation.}, note = {Online available at: \url{https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat2038} (DOI). Peinemann, K.; Abetz, V.; Simon, P.: Asymmetric superstructure in a block copolymer via phase separation. Nature Materials. 2007. vol. 6, 992-996. DOI: 10.1038/nmat2038}}