GIANCARLO MASCI

5 dicembre 2024

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Nome: Giancarlo Masci

1989: Laurea in Chimica con la votazione di 110/110 e lode presso l'Università degli Studi di Roma "La Sapienza".
1993: Dottorato di Ricerca in Scienze Chimiche
1993-1997: Direttore Tecnico del Laboratorio Chimico Regionale della Polizia Scientifica di Firenze
1997-2015: Ricercatore Universitario, SSD CHIM/04, Chimica Industriale e dei materiali polimerici, Università di Roma “La Sapienza”.
2015-oggi: Professore Associato - Dipartimento di Chimica dell'Università "La Sapienza" di Roma, SSD CHEM04/A.

*** Attività didattica attuale ****
- Corso di “Fondamenti di scienze delle macromolecole” (2022 - oggi), per il Corso di Laurea Triennale in Scienze Chimiche, Università degli Studi di Roma “La Sapienza”.
- Corso di “Biopolimeri e Biomateriali” (2015 - oggi), per il Corso di Laurea magistrale in Chimica Industriale, Università degli Studi di Roma “La Sapienza”.

*** Finanziamenti recenti ****

2008: prin 2008 (MIUR). (€ 100.000 , 2 anni)-partecipante
2008: Ateneo , “Sapienza” Università di Roma (€ 28.600 ,1 anno)-partecipante
2009: Ateneo , “Sapienza” Università di Roma (€ 12.000, 1 anno)-partecipante
2011: Ateneo , “Sapienza” Università di Roma (€ 37.819, 1 anno)-partecipante
2012: Ateneo , “Sapienza” Università di Roma (€ 40.000 , 1 anno)-partecipante
2013: Ateneo , Progetti Award, “Sapienza” Università di Roma (€ 60.000, 1 anno)-partecipante
2014: Ateneo , Progetti Award, “Sapienza” Università di Roma (€58.000, 1 anno)-partecipante
2016: Ateneo , Progetti Medi, “Sapienza” Università di Roma (€13.500, 1 anno)-partecipante
2017: Ateneo, Progetti Medi, “Sapienza” Università di Roma (€11.000, 1 anno)-partecipante
2018: Ateneo, Progetti Medi, “Sapienza” Università di Roma (€14.000 + assegno di ricerca 23.800, 1 anno)-responsabile
2019: Ateneo, Progetti Medi, “Sapienza” Università di Roma (€14.000, 1 anno)-responsabile
2020: Ateneo, Progetti Medi, “Sapienza” Università di Roma (€13.000, 1 anno)-responsabile
2021: Ateneo, Progetti Medi, “Sapienza” Università di Roma (€13.000, 1 anno)-partecipante
2022: Ateneo, Progetti Medi, “Sapienza” Università di Roma (€13.000, 1 anno)-partecipante
2021: Ateneo Dipartimentale, “Sapienza” Università di Roma (€3.000, 1 anno)-partecipante

*** Attivita’ scientifica: parole chiave ****

Polimerizzazioni radicaliche controllate
Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP)
Copolimeri a blocchi, graffati, termosensibili, pH sensibili, auto nano assemblanti
Coniugati peptidi-polimeri.
Micelle polimeriche.
Polisaccaridi.
Idrogel.
Nanogel
Nanoparticelle metalliche

**** Attività Peer Review ****

Macromolecules, Biomacromolecules, Macromolecular Rapid Communication, Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, Polymer, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, Carbohydrate Polymers, Reactive and Functional Polymers, Carbohydrate Chemistry, Macromolecular Bioscience, Polymer Bullettin, European Polymer Journal.

*** Pubblicazioni ****

Articoli riviste internazionali: 64
Citazioni totali max(ISI,Scopus): 2200
H-Index (Scopus): 28

*** Elenco Pubblicazioni ****
1–64
(1) Antignano, I.; Casciardi, S.; D’Acunzo, F.; Del Giudice, A.; Gatti, L.; Gentili, P.; Mura, F.; Ricci, A.; Masci, G. Hybrid Copper-Polyelectrolyte Nanoaggregates Obtained with Smart Block Copolymers Based on 4-[(Hydroxyimino)Aldehyde]Butyl Methacrylate (HIABMA) in Water and Acetonitrile. Polymer (Guildf) 2024, 306, 127197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2024.127197.
(2) De Santis, S.; Novelli, F.; Sciubba, F.; Casciardi, S.; Sennato, S.; Morosetti, S.; Scipioni, A.; Masci, G. Switchable Length Nanotubes from a Self-Assembling PH and Thermosensitive Linear L,D-Peptide-Polymer Conjugate. J Colloid Interface Sci 2019, 547, 256–266. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2019.03.093.
(3) Marsotto, M.; De Santis, S.; Sotgiu, G.; Battocchio, C.; Iucci, G.; Ceccucci, A.; Masci, G.; Orsini, M. Multifunctional Platform for Covalent Titanium Coatings: Micro-FTIR, XPS, and NEXAFS Characterizations. Langmuir 2023, 39 (19), 6837–6845. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c00424.
(4) D’Acunzo, F.; Masci, G. Playing Construction with the Monomer Toy Box for the Synthesis of Multi-Stimuli Responsive Copolymers by Reversible Deactivation Radical Polymerization Protocols. Journal of Polymer Science 2021, 59 (24), 3059–3083. https://doi.org/10.1002/pol.20210590.
(5) De Nooy, A. E. J. A. E. J.; Rori, V.; Masci, G.; Dentini, M.; Crescenzi, V. Synthesis and Preliminary Characterisation of Charged Derivatives and Hydrogels from Scleroglucan. Carbohydr Res 2000, 324 (2), 116–126. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0008-6215(99)00286-4.
(6) D’Acunzo, F.; De Santis, S.; Masci, G.; Nardi, M.; Renzi, P.; Sobolev, A. P. A Remarkably Large Phase-Transition Effect in a Random Copolymer of Oligo(Ethylene Glycol) Methyl Ether Methacrylate (OEGMA)500 Induced by the Photochemistry of the 2-(Hydroxyimino)Aldehyde Group. Macromol Chem Phys 2019, 220 (13), 1900200. https://doi.org/10.1002/macp.201900200.
(7) Novelli, F.; De Santis, S.; Punzi, P.; Giordano, C.; Scipioni, A.; Masci, G. Self-Assembly and Drug Release Study of Linear L,D-Oligopeptide-Poly(Ethylene Glycol) Conjugates. N Biotechnol 2017, 37, 99–107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nbt.2016.07.005.
(8) Raganato, L.; Del Giudice, A.; Ceccucci, A.; Sciubba, F.; Casciardi, S.; Sennato, S.; Scipioni, A.; Masci, G. Self-Assembling Nanowires from a Linear L,D-Peptide Conjugated to the Dextran End Group. Int J Biol Macromol 2022, 207 (March), 656–665. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.03.050.
(9) Antignano, I.; D’Acunzo, F.; Arena, D.; Casciardi, S.; Del Giudice, A.; Gentile, F.; Pelosi, M.; Masci, G.; Gentili, P. Influence of Nanoaggregation Routes on the Structure and Thermal Behavior of Multiple-Stimuli-Responsive Micelles from Block Copolymers of Oligo(Ethylene Glycol) Methacrylate and the Weak Acid [2-(Hydroxyimino)Aldehyde]Butyl Methacrylate. Langmuir 2022, 38 (46), 14371–14386. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c02515.
(10) Novelli, F.; Strofaldi, A.; De Santis, S.; Del Giudice, A.; Casciardi, S.; Galantini, L.; Morosetti, S.; Pavel, N. V.; Masci, G.; Scipioni, A. Polymorphic Self-Organization of Lauroyl Peptide in Response to PH and Concentration. Langmuir 2020, 36 (14), 3941–3951. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.9b02924.
(11) Zappi, D.; Masci, G.; Sadun, C.; Tortolini, C.; Antonelli, M. L.; Bollella, P. Evaluation of New Cholinium-Amino Acids Based Room Temperature Ionic Liquids (RTILs) as Immobilization Matrix for Electrochemical Biosensor Development: Proof-of-Concept with Trametes Versicolor Laccase. Microchemical Journal 2018, 141, 346–352. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microc.2018.05.045.
(12) Du, G.; Del Giudice, A.; Alfredsson, V.; Carnerup, A. M.; Pavel, N. V.; Loh, W.; Masci, G.; Nyström, B.; Galantini, L.; Schillén, K. Effect of Temperature on the Association Behavior in Aqueous Mixtures of an Oppositely Charged Amphiphilic Block Copolymer and Bile Salt. Polymer (Guildf) 2020, 206, 122871. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2020.122871.
(13) Novelli, F.; De Santis, S.; Morosetti, S.; Titubante, M.; Masci, G.; Scipioni, A. Peptides with Regularly Alternating Enantiomeric Sequence: From Ion Channel Models to Bioinspired Nanotechnological Applications. Peptide Science 2018, 110 (5), e24043. https://doi.org/10.1002/pep2.24043.
(14) Schillén, K.; Galantini, L.; Du, G.; Del Giudice, A.; Alfredsson, V.; Carnerup, A. M.; Pavel, N. V.; Masci, G.; Nyström, B. Block Copolymers as Bile Salt Sequestrants: Intriguing Structures Formed in a Mixture of an Oppositely Charged Amphiphilic Block Copolymer and Bile Salt. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 2019, 21 (23), 12518–12529. https://doi.org/10.1039/c9cp01744e.
(15) Di Gregorio, M. C.; Gubitosi, M.; Travaglini, L.; Pavel, N. V.; Jover, A.; Meijide, F.; Vázquez Tato, J.; Sennato, S.; Schillén, K.; Tranchini, F.; De Santis, S.; Masci, G.; Galantini, L. Supramolecular Assembly of a Thermoresponsive Steroidal Surfactant with an Oppositely Charged Thermoresponsive Block Copolymer. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 2017, 19 (2), 1504–1515. https://doi.org/10.1039/c6cp05665b.
(16) Novelli, F.; De Santis, S.; Diociaiuti, M.; Giordano, C.; Morosetti, S.; Punzi, P.; Sciubba, F.; Viali, V.; Masci, G.; Scipioni, A. Curcumin Loaded Nanocarriers Obtained by Self-Assembly of a Linear D,L-Octapeptide-Poly(Ethylene Glycol) Conjugate. Eur Polym J 2018, 98, 28–38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.11.010.
(17) De Santis, S.; Chiaraluce, R.; Consalvi, V.; Novelli, F.; Petrosino, M.; Punzi, P.; Sciubba, F.; Giordano, C.; Masci, G.; Scipioni, A. PEGylated β-Sheet Breaker Peptides as Inhibitors of β-Amyloid Fibrillization. Chempluschem 2017, 82 (2), 241–250. https://doi.org/10.1002/cplu.201600550.
(18) De Santis, S.; La Mesa, C.; Masci, G. On the Upper Critical Solution Temperature of PNIPAAM in an Ionic Liquid: Effect of Molecular Weight, Tacticity and Water. Polymer (Guildf) 2017, 120, 52–58. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2017.05.059.
(19) Lai, S.; Casu, M.; Saba, G.; Lai, A.; Husu, I.; Masci, G.; Crescenzi, V. Solid-State 13C NMR Study of Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Gels. Solid State Nucl Magn Reson 2002, 21 (3–4), 187–196. https://doi.org/10.1006/snmr.2002.0059.
(20) De Santis, S.; Masci, G.; Casciotta, F.; Caminiti, R.; Scarpellini, E.; Campetella, M.; Gontrani, L. Cholinium-Amino Acid Based Ionic Liquids: A New Method of Synthesis and Physico-Chemical Characterization. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 2015, 17 (32), 20687–20698. https://doi.org/10.1039/c5cp01612f.
(21) Murtas, S.; Capuani, G.; Dentini, M.; Manetti, C.; Masci, G.; Massimi, M.; Miccheli, A.; Crescenzi, V. Alginate Beads as Immobilization Matrix for Hepatocytes Perfused in a Bioreactor: A Physico-Chemical Characterization. J Biomater Sci Polym Ed 2005, 16 (7), 829–846. https://doi.org/10.1163/1568562054255718.
(22) Crescenzi, V.; Skjåk-Bræk, G.; Dentini, M.; Masci, G.; Bermalda, M. S.; Risica, D.; Capitani, D.; Mannina, L.; Segre, A. L. A High Field NMR Study of the Products Ensuing from Konjak Glucomannan C(6)-Oxidation Followed by Enzymatic c(5)-Epiderization. Biomacromolecules 2002, 3 (6), 1343–1352. https://doi.org/10.1021/bm025613d.
(23) Oddo, L.; Masci, G.; Di Meo, C.; Capitani, D.; Mannina, L.; Lamanna, R.; De Santis, S.; Alhaique, F.; Coviello, T.; Matricardi, P. Novel Thermosensitive Calcium Alginate Microspheres: Physico-Chemical Characterization and Delivery Properties. Acta Biomater 2010, 6 (9), 3657–3664. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2010.03.013.
(24) Lang, P.; Masci, G.; Dentini, M.; Crescenzi, V.; Cooke, D.; Gidley, M. J.; Fanutti, C.; Reid, J. S. G. Tamarind Seed Polysaccharide: Preparation, Characterisation and Solution Properties of Carboxylated, Sulphated and Alkylaminated Derivatives. Carbohydr Polym 1992, 17 (3), 185–198. https://doi.org/10.1016/0144-8617(92)90003-9.
(25) Chronopoulou, L.; Lorenzoni, S.; Masci, G.; Dentini, M.; Togna, A. R.; Togna, G.; Bordi, F.; Palocci, C. Lipase-Supported Synthesis of Peptidic Hydrogels. Soft Matter 2010, 6 (11), 2525–2532. https://doi.org/10.1039/c001658f.
(26) Bontempo, D.; Masci, G.; De Leonardis, P.; Mannina, L.; Capitani, D.; Crescenzi, V. Versatile Grafting of Polysaccharides in Homogeneous Mild Conditions by Using Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization. Biomacromolecules 2006, 7 (7), 2154–2161. https://doi.org/10.1021/bm0601373.
(27) Punzi, P.; De Santis, S.; Novelli, F.; Masci, G.; Scipioni, A.; Giordano, C.; Diociaiuti, M. Bioinspired Nanotubes from Self-Assembly of a Linear L,D-Oligopeptide-Poly(Ethylene Glycol) Conjugate. Macromol Chem Phys 2015, 216 (4), 439–449. https://doi.org/10.1002/macp.201400471.
(28) Sallustio, S.; Galantini, L.; Gente, G.; Masci, G.; Mesa, C. La. Hydrophobically Modified Pullulans: Characterization and Physicochemical Properties. Journal of Physical Chemistry B 2004, 108 (49), 18876–18883. https://doi.org/10.1021/jp048068e.
(29) Bontempo, D.; Tirelli, N.; Masci, G.; Crescenzi, V.; Hubbell, J. A. Thick Coating and Functionalization of Organic Surfaces via ATRP in Water. Macromol Rapid Commun 2002, 23 (7), 417–422. https://doi.org/10.1002/1521-3927(20020401)23:7<417::AID-MARC417>3.0.CO;2-3.
(30) D’Acunzo, F.; Capitani, D.; Masci, G.; Cherubini, C.; Ursini, O. Polymerization, Grafting and Adsorption in the Presence of Inorganic Substrates: Thermal Polymerization of Styrene with Untreated and γ-Irradiated Silica Gel as a Case Study. Polymer (Guildf) 2013, 54 (25), 6695–6701. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2013.10.044.
(31) Maggi, F.; Ciccarelli, S.; Diociaiuti, M.; Casciardi, S.; Masci, G. Chitosan Nanogels by Template Chemical Cross-Linking in Polyion Complex Micelle Nanoreactors. Biomacromolecules 2011, 12 (10), 3499–3507. https://doi.org/10.1021/bm201015h.
(32) Masci, G.; Husu, I.; Murtas, S.; Piozzi, A.; Crescenzi, V. Physical Hydrogels of Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) with Different Syndiotacticity Prepared in the Presence of Lactosilated Chitosan Derivatives. Macromol Biosci 2003, 3 (9), 455–461. https://doi.org/10.1002/mabi.200350017.
(33) Bontempo, D.; Tirelli, N.; Feldman, K.; Masci, G.; Crescenzi, V.; Hubbell, J. A. Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization as a Tool for Surface Functionalization. Advanced Materials 2002, 14 (17), 1239–1241. https://doi.org/10.1002/1521-4095(20020903)14:17<1239::AID-ADMA1239>3.0.CO;2-P.
(34) Dentini, M.; Barbetta, A.; Masci, G.; Crescenzi, V.; Capitani, D.; Segre, A. L. Solution Behavior of the Poly[Bis(Carboxylatophenoxy)Phosphazene] Polyelectrolyte. Macromolecules 1997, 30 (24), 7456–7461. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma9703463.
(35) Crescenzi, V.; Hartmann, M.; De Nooy, A. E. J.; Rori, V.; Masci, G.; Skjåk-Bræk, G. Epimerization of Nonnatural Uronans with Mannuronan C-5-Epimerases to Obtain Alginatelike Polysaccharides. Biomacromolecules 2000, 1 (3), 360–364. https://doi.org/10.1021/bm0055394.
(36) Lai, S.; Locci, E.; Saba, G.; Husu, I.; Masci, G.; Crescenzi, V.; Lai, A. Solid-State 13C and 129Xe NMR Study of Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) and Poly(Vinyl Alcohol)/Lactosilated Chitosan Gels. J Polym Sci A Polym Chem 2003, 41 (20), 3123–3131. https://doi.org/10.1002/pola.10899.
(37) Chronopoulou, L.; Togna, A. R.; Guarguaglini, G.; Masci, G.; Giammaruco, F.; Togna, G. I.; Palocci, C. Self-Assembling Peptide Hydrogels Promote Microglial Cells Proliferation and NGF Production. Soft Matter 2012, 8 (21), 5784–5790. https://doi.org/10.1039/c2sm25528f.
(38) Crescenzi, V.; Dentini, M.; Bernalda, M. S.; Masci, G.; Rori, V.; Skjåk-Bræk, G. Enzymatic Epimerization of Bacterial Mannuronan and of C-6 Oxidized, Galactose-Depleted Guar: A Circular Dichroism and 1H NMR Study. Biomacromolecules 2001, 2 (3), 958–964. https://doi.org/10.1021/bm010065+.
(39) Masci, G.; Bontempo, D.; Tiso, N.; Diociaiuti, M.; Mannina, L.; Capitani, D.; Crescenzi, V. Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization of Potassium 3-Sulfopropyl Methacrylate: Direct Synthesis of Amphiphilic Block Copolymers with Methyl Methacrylate. Macromolecules 2004, 37 (12), 4464–4473. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma0497254.
(40) De Nooy, A. E. J.; Capitani, D.; Masci, G.; Crescenzi, V. Ionic Polysaccharide Hydrogels via the Passerini and Ugi Multicomponent Condensations: Synthesis, Behavior and Solid-State NMR Characterization. Biomacromolecules 2000, 1 (2), 259–267. https://doi.org/10.1021/bm005517h.
(41) De Nooy, A. E. J.; Masci, G.; Crescenzi, V. Versatile Synthesis of Polysaccharide Hydrogels Using the Passerini and Ugi Multicomponent Condensations. Macromolecules 1999, 32 (4), 1318–1320. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma9815455.
(42) Proietti, N.; Amato, M. E.; Masci, G.; Segre, A. L. Polyelectrolyte/Surfactant Interaction: An NMR Characterization. Macromolecules 2002, 35 (11), 4365–4372. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma012238t.
(43) Masci, G.; Casati, G.; Crescenzi, V. Synthesis and LC Characterization of Clenbuterol Molecularly Imprinted Polymers. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2001, 25 (2), 211–217. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0731-7085(00)00477-5.
(44) Andreozzi, P.; La Mesa, C.; Masci, G.; Suber, L. Formation and Physicochemical Characterization of Silica-Based Blackberry-like Nanoparticles Capped by Polysaccharides. Journal of Physical Chemistry C 2007, 111 (49), 18004–18009. https://doi.org/10.1021/jp073037f.
(45) D’Acunzo, F.; Gentili, P.; Masci, G.; Ursini, O. Towards Controlled Cationic Polymer Growth from Inorganic Oxide Defects: Directing the Mechanism of Polystyrene Grafting from γ-Irradiated Silica. Polymer (Guildf) 2014, 55 (20), 5043–5049. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2014.08.041.
(46) Crescenzi, V.; Aulenta, F.; Masci, G. Uniform-Sized Clenbuterol Molecularly Imprinted Polymers Prepared with Methacrylic Acid or Acrylamide as an Interacting Monomer. J Appl Polym Sci 2002, 83 (12), 2660–2668. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.10232.
(47) Capitani, D.; De Angelis, A. A.; Crescenzi, V.; Masci, G.; Segre, A. L. NMR Study of a Novel Chitosan-Based Hydrogel. Carbohydr Polym 2001, 45 (3), 245–252. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0144-8617(00)00255-1.
(48) Matricardi, P.; Onorati, I.; Masci, G.; Coviello, T.; Alhaique, F. Semi-IPN Hydrogel Based on Scleroglucan and Alginate: Drug Delivery Behavior and Mechanical Characterisation. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2007, 17 (3), 193–197. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1773-2247(07)50035-3.
(49) Brambilla, G.; Fiori, M.; Rizzo, B.; Crescenzi, V.; Masci, G. Use of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers in the Solid-Phase Extraction of Clenbuterol from Animal Feeds and Biological Matrices. J Chromatogr B Biomed Sci Appl 2001, 759 (1), 27–32. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-4347(01)00199-2.
(50) Masci, G.; Giacomelli, L.; Crescenzi, V. Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization of N-Isopropylacrylamide. Macromol Rapid Commun 2004, 25 (4), 559–564. https://doi.org/10.1002/marc.200300140.
(51) Masci, G.; De Santis, S.; Cametti, C. Dielectric Properties of Micellar Aggregates Due to the Self-Assembly of Thermoresponsive Diblock Copolymers. Journal of Physical Chemistry B 2011, 115 (10), 2196–2204. https://doi.org/10.1021/jp111135f.
(52) Tardani, F.; Masci, G.; La Mesa, C. Block Co-Polymers Undergoing Supra-Molecular Association. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2011, 384 (1–3), 374–380. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2011.04.026.
(53) Patrizi, M. L.; Diociaiuti, M.; Capitani, D.; Masci, G. Synthesis and Association Properties of Thermoresponsive and Permanently Cationic Charged Block Copolymers. Polymer (Guildf) 2009, 50 (2), 467–474. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2008.11.023.
(54) De Santis, S.; Ladogana, R. D.; Diociaiuti, M.; Masci, G. Pegylated and Thermosensitive Polyion Complex Micelles by Self-Assembly of Two Oppositely and Permanently Charged Diblock Copolymers. Macromolecules 2010, 43 (4), 1992–2001. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma9026542.
(55) De Santis, S.; Diociaiuti, M.; Cametti, C.; Masci, G. Hyaluronic Acid and Alginate Covalent Nanogels by Template Cross-Linking in Polyion Complex Micelle Nanoreactors. Carbohydr Polym 2014, 101 (1), 96–103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2013.09.033.
(56) de Leonardis, P.; Mannina, L.; Diociaiuti, M.; Masci, G. Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization Synthesis and Association Properties of Amphiphilic Pullulan Copolymers Grafted with Poly(Methyl Methacrylate). Polym Int 2010, 59 (6), 759–765. https://doi.org/10.1002/pi.2782.
(57) Masci, G.; Bontempo, D.; Crescenzi, V. Synthesis and Characterization of Thermoresponsive N-Isopropylacrylamide/Methacrylated Pullulan Hydrogels. Polymer (Guildf) 2002, 43 (20), 5587–5593. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0032-3861(02)00415-9.
(58) Masci, G.; Ladogana, R. D.; Cametti, C. Assemblies of Thermoresponsive Diblock Copolymers: Micelle and Vesicle Formation Investigated by Means of Dielectric Relaxation Spectroscopy. Journal of Physical Chemistry B 2012, 116 (7), 2121–2130. https://doi.org/10.1021/jp212065c.
(59) Patrizi, M. L.; Piantanida, G.; Coluzza, C.; Masci, G. ATRP Synthesis and Association Properties of Temperature Responsive Dextran Copolymers Grafted with Poly(N-Isopropylacrylamide). Eur Polym J 2009, 45 (10), 2779–2787. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2009.07.003.
(60) Masci, G.; Diociaiuti, M.; Crescenzi, V. ATRP Synthesis and Association Properties of Thermoresponsive Anionic Block Copolymers. J Polym Sci A Polym Chem 2008, 46 (14), 4830–4842. https://doi.org/10.1002/pola.22816.
(61) Crescenzi, V.; Dentini, M.; Bontempo, D.; Masci, G. Hydrogels Based on Pullulan Derivatives Crosslinked via a “Living” Free-Radical Process. Macromol Chem Phys 2002, 203 (10–11), 1285–1291. https://doi.org/10.1002/1521-3935(200207)203:10/11<1285::AID-MACP1285>3.0.CO;2-2.
(62) Masci, G.; Barbetta, A.; Dentini, M.; Crescenzi, V. Spectroscopic Investigation on Poly[Bis(Carboxylatophenoxy)]-Phosphazene Polyelectrolyte Interactions with Cationic Dyes in Dilute Aqueous Solution. Macromol Chem Phys 1999, 200 (5), 1157–1162. https://doi.org/10.1002/(sici)1521-3935(19990501)200:5<1157::aid-macp1157>3.0.co;2-2.
(63) Masci, G.; Giacomelli, L.; Crescenzi, V. Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization of Sodium 2-Acrylamido-2- Methylpropanesulfonate. J Polym Sci A Polym Chem 2005, 43 (19), 4446–4454. https://doi.org/10.1002/pola.20913.
(64) Masci, G.; Cametti, C. Dielectric Properties of Thermo-Réversible Hydrogels: The Case of a Dextran Copolymer Grafted with Poly(N-Isopropylacrylamide). Journal of Physical Chemistry B 2009, 113 (33), 11421–11428. https://doi.org/10.1021/jp9032468.