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ΠΑΤΡΙΚΙΟΣ ΚΩΣΤΑΣ | |
PATRICKIOS COSTAS | |
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Department of Chemistry | |
FST 02 - Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences | |
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Προσωπικό Προφίλ
• Δίπλωμα στη Χημική Μηχανική, Εθνικό Μετσόβειο Πολυτεχνείο (ΕΜΠ), ΕΛΛΑΔΑ, 1988. • Μεταπτυχιακό Δίπλωμα Ειδίκευσης στη Χημική Μηχανική Πρακτική, Ινστιτούτο Τεχνολογίας Μασσαχουσέττης (MIT), Cambridge, Massachusetts, ΗΠΑ, 1990. • Διδακτορικό, MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts, ΗΠΑ, 1993. • Μεταδιδακτορικός Συνεργάτης, Τμήμα Χημείας και Μοριακών Επιστημών, Πανεπιστήμιο τουSussex, ΗΝΩΜΕΝΟ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟ, 1994-1996. • Λέκτορας, Τμήμα Χημικών Μηχανικών, Πανεπιστήμιο του Μάντσεστερ Ινστιτούτο Επιστήμηςκαι Τεχνολογίας (UMIST), ΗΝΩΜΕΝΟ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟ, 1996-1997. • Επίκουρος Καθηγητής, Τμήμα Φυσικών Επιστημών, Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, 1998. • Αναπληρωτής Καθηγητής, Τμήμα Φυσικών Επιστημών και Τμήμα Χημείας, ΠανεπιστήμιοΚύπρου, 1998-2006. | |
1. Σύνθεση Πολυμερών 2. Ελεγχόμενοι Πολυμερισμοί 3. Αμφιφιλικά Δίκτυα Συμπολυμερών 4. Αδρομερή Συμπολυμερή 5. Μικροφασικός Διαχωρισμός 6. Αποικοδομήσιμα Δίκτυα Πολυμερών 7. Απόδοση RNA και DNA | |
Βιβλία 1. C. S. Patrickios, (Ed.), Amphiphilic Polymer Co-networks: Synthesis, Properties, Modelling and Applications; 15 Κεφάλαια. The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Cambridge, Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο. Οκτώβριος 2017, σε ετοιμασία. Δημοσίευση αναμένεται μέσα στο 2018. 2. C. S. Patrickios, (Ed.), Polymer Networks: Synthesis, Properties, Theory and Applications; 43 Κεφάλαια, 370 σελίδες. Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, Γερμανία. Μάιος 2010. Άρθρα σε Επιστημονικά Περιοδικά 2017 1. E. J. Kepola, C. S. Patrickios,* "Networks Based on "Core-first" Star Polymers End-linked Using a Degradable Ketal Cross-Linker: Synthesis, Characterization and Cleavage," Macromol. Chem. Phys. 2017, 218, in press. October 2017. 2. M. Elladiou, C. S. Patrickios,* "A Degradable Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization Inimer: Synthesis, Polymerization, and Cleavage of the Resulting Polymer Products," J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2017, 55, 2831–2839. DOI: 10.1002/pola.28689. 3. M. Elladiou, A. S. Kalogirou, C. S. Patrickios,* "Symmetrical Polymer Systems Prepared Using a Degradable Bifunctional Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization Initiator: Synthesis, Characterization and Cleavage," J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2017, 55, 2342-2355. DOI: 10.1002/pola.28620. 4. D. E. Apostolides, T. Sakai, C. S. Patrickios,* "Dynamic Covalent Star Poly(ethylene glycol) Model Hydrogels: A New Platform for Mechanically Robust, Multifunctional Materials," Macromolecules 2017, 50, 2155-2164. DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.7b00236. 5. E. J. Kepola, K. Kyriacou, C. S. Patrickios,* M. Simon, M. Gradzielski, M. Kushnir, C. Wesdemiotis, "Amphiphilic Polymer Conetworks Based on Interconnected Hydrophobic Star Block Copolymers: Synthesis and Characterization," Macromol. Symp. 2017, 372, 69-86. DOI: 10.1002/masy.201600172. 6. A. Stylianou,* V. Gkretsi, C. S. Patrickios, T. Stylianopoulos, "Exploring the Nano-surface of Fibrotic Tissues with AFM," In: Fibrosis: Methods in Molecular Biology; Rittié, L., ed., Springer-Verlag, Berlin-Heidelberg-New York, 2017, Vol. 1627, pp. 453-489, Humana Press, New York, NY. 7. E. N. Kitiri, C. S. Patrickios,* C. Voutouri, T. Stylianopoulos, I. Hoffmann, R. Schweins, M. Gradzielski, "Double-networks Based on pH-responsive Amphiphilic "Core-first" Star First Conetworks Prepared by Sequential RAFT Polymerization," Polym. Chem. 2017, 8, 245-259. DOI: 10.1039/C6PY01340F. (Inside Cover Article). 2016 8. A. P. Constantinou, M. Elladiou, C. S. Patrickios,* "Regular and Inverse Polyampholyte Hydrogels: A Detailed Comparison," Macromolecules 2016, 49, 3869-3880. DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.6b00538. 9. X. Zhang, K. Kyriakos, M. Rikkou-Kalourkoti, E. N. Kitiri, C. S. Patrickios,* C. M. Papadakis,* "Amphiphilic Single and Double Networks: A Small-angle X-ray Scattering Investigation," Colloid Polym. Sci. 2016, 294, 1027-1036. DOI: 10.1007/s00396-016-3856-0. 10. M. Rikkou-Kalourkoti, E. N. Kitiri, C. S. Patrickios,* E. Leontidis, M. Constantinou, G. Constantinides, X. H. Zhang, C. M. Papadakis, "Double-networks Based on Amphiphilic Cross-linked Star Block Copolymer First Conetworks and Randomly Cross-linked Hydrophilic Second Networks," Macromolecules 2016, 49, 1731-1742. DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.5b02490. 11. M. Elladiou, C. S. Patrickios,* "A Dimethacrylate Cross-linker Cleavable Under Thermolysis or Alkaline Hydrolysis Conditions: Synthesis, Polymerization, and Degradation," Chem. Commun. 2016, 52, 3135-3138. DOI: 10.1039/C5CC09445C. 2015 12. M. Elladiou, C. S. Patrickios,* "ABC Triblock Terpolymers with Orthogonally Deprotectable Blocks: Synthesis, Characterization, and Deprotection," Macromolecules 2015, 48, 7503-7512. DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.5b01823. 13. E. J. Kepola, E. Loizou, C. S. Patrickios, E. Leontidis, C. Voutouri, T. Stylianopoulos, R. Schweins, M. Gradzielski, C. Krumm, J. C. Tiller, M. Kushnir, C. Wesdemiotis, "Amphiphilic Polymer Conetworks Based on End-linked "Core-first" Star Block Copolymers: Structure Formation with Long-range Order," ACS Macro Lett. 2015, 4, 1163-1168. 14. D. E. Apostolides, A. Hadjicosta, C. S. Patrickios,* "Enamine-based Hydrophilic Dynamic Covalent Polymer Networks: Effects of pH, and Copolymer Composition and Concentration on the Aqueous Swelling Degrees and the Gel Formation Times," Macromol. Symp. 2015, 358, 21-27. DOI: 10.1002/masy.201500081. 15. M. Rikkou-Kalourkoti, M. Elladiou, C. S. Patrickios,* "Synthesis and Characterization of Hyperbranched Amphiphilic Block Copolymers Prepared via Self-condensing RAFT Polymerization," J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2015, 53, 1310-1319. DOI: 10.1002/pola.27574. 16. E. N. Kitiri, M. Rikkou-Kalourkoti, M. Sophocleous, C. S. Patrickios,* "Synthesis and Characterization of Robust Double-networks Based on End-linked, pH-responsive First Networks," Eur. Polym. J. 2015, 69, 573-583. DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2015.02.002. 2014 17. M. Rikkou-Kalourkoti, P. Panteli, C. S. Patrickios,* "Synthesis and Characterization of Amphiphilic Diblock Copolymers of 2-(1-Imidazolyl)ethyl Methacrylate and Styrene," Polym. Chem. 2014, 5, 4339-4347. DOI: 10.1039/C4PY00221K. 18. K. S. Pafiti, M. Elladiou, C. S. Patrickios,* ""Inverse Polyampholyte" Hydrogels from Double-cationic Hydrogels: Synthesis by RAFT Polymerization and Characterization," Macromolecules 2014, 47, 1819-1827. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ma500084c. 19. D. E. Apostolides, C. S. Patrickios,* E. Leontidis, M. Kushnir, C. Wesdemiotis, "Synthesis and Characterization of Reversible and Self-Healable Networks Based on Acylhydrazone Groups," Polym. Int. 2014, 63, 1558-1565. DOI: 10.1002/pi.4724. 2013 20. K. S. Pafiti, C. S. Patrickios,* C. Abetz, V. Abetz, "High Molecular Weight Symmetrical Multiblock Copolymers: Synthesis by RAFT Polymerization and Characterization," J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2013, 51, 4957-4965. DOI: 10.1002/pola.26936. 21. M. Rikkou-Kalourkoti, O. W. Webster, C. S. Patrickios,* "Group Transfer Polymerization," Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Technology, Wiley, 2013, Vol. 99, pp. 1-17. DOI:10.1002/0471440264.pst603. 22. M. Karbarz, Z. Stojek, C. S. Patrickios,* "Microphase Separation in the Bulk in ABA Triblock Copolymer-Based Model Conetworks: Effects of Core Crowding and Loop Formation," Macromol. Theory Simul. 2013, 22, 323-334. DOI: 10.1002/mats.201300001 (Cover Article). 23. D. Kafouris, F. Kossivas, C. Constantinides, N. Q. Nguyen, C. Wesdemiotis, C. S. Patrickios,* "Biosourced Amphiphilic Degradable Elastomers of Poly(Glycerol Sebacate): Synthesis, and Network and Oligomer Characterization," Macromolecules 2013, 46, 622-630. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ma3016882. 24. E. Kassi, M. S. Constantinou, C. S. Patrickios,* "Group Transfer Polymerization of Bio-sourced Monomers," Eur. Polym. J. 2013, 49, 761-767. DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2012.11.012 Special Issue on "Biobased Polymers and Related Materials." http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2012.11.012 (Cover Article). 25. K. S. Pafiti, C. S. Patrickios,* V. Filiz, S. Rangou, C. Abetz, V. Abetz, "Styrene – Vinyl Pyridine Diblock Copolymers: Achieving High Molecular Weights by the Combination of Living Anionic and Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer Polymerizations," J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2013, 51, 213-221. DOI: 10.1002/pola.26369. 2012 26. M. Elladiou, C. S. Patrickios,* "2-(Pyridin-2-yl)ethanol as Protecting Group for Carboxylic Acids: Chemical and Thermal Cleavage, and Conversion of Poly[2-(Pyridin-2-yl)ethyl Methacrylate] to Poly(methacrylic Acid)," Polym. Chem. (RSC), Communication, 2012, 3, 3228-3231. 27. M. Rikkou-Kalourkoti, C. S. Patrickios,* "Synthesis and Characterization of End-linked Amphiphilic Copolymer Conetworks Based on a Novel Bifunctional Cleavable Chain Transfer Agent," Macromolecules 2012, 45, 7890-7899. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ma3012416. 28. K. S. Pafiti, C. S. Patrickios,* T. K. Georgiou, E. N. Yamasaki, N. P. Mastroyiannopoulos, L. A. Phylactou, "Cationic Star Polymer siRNA Transfectants Interconnected With a Piperazine-based Cationic Cross-linker," Eur. Polym. J. 2012, 48, 1422-1430. DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2012.05.008. 29. M. Rikkou-Kalourkoti, C. S. Patrickios,* T. K. Georgiou, "Model Networks and Functional Conetworks." In: Matyjaszewski, K.; Möller, M. (eds.) Polymer Science: A Comprehensive Reference, 2012, vol. 6, pp. 293-308. Amsterdam: Elsevier BV. 30. M.-T. Popescu, C. Tsitsilianis,* C. M. Papadakis,* J. Adelsberger, S. Balog, P. Busch, N. A. Hadjiantoniou, C. S. Patrickios, "Stimuli-responsive Amphiphilic Polyelectrolyte Heptablock Copolymer Physical Hydrogels: An Unusual pH-response," Macromolecules 2012, 45, 3523-3530. 31. F. Kossivas, S. Angeli, D. Kafouris, C. S. Patrickios, V. Tzagarakis, C. Constantinides,* "MRI-based Morphological Modeling, Synthesis, and Characterization of Cardiac Tissue Mimicking Materials," Biomed. Mater. 2012, 7, article number 035006. 32. M. Zamfir, C. S. Patrickios,* F. Montagne, C. Abetz, V. Abetz, L. Ronen, Y. Talmon, "Styrene – Vinyl Pyridine Diblock Copolymers: Synthesis by RAFT Polymerization and Self-assembly in Solution and in the Bulk," J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2012, 50, 1636-1644. DOI: 10.1002/pola.25935 33. M. Rikkou-Kalourkoti, K. Matyjaszewski, C. S. Patrickios,* "Synthesis, Characterization and Thermolysis of Hyperbranched Homo- and Amphiphilic Co-Polymers Prepared Using an Inimer Bearing a Thermolyzable Acylal Groups," Macromolecules 2012, 45, 1313-1320. DOI: 10.1021/ma202021y 34. M. Rikkou-Kalourkoti, E. Kassi, C. S. Patrickios,* "Synthesis and Characterization of Rigid, Functional Anionic Polyelectrolytes: Block Copolymers and Star Homopolymers," J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2012, 50, 665-674. 35. M. Rikkou-Kalourkoti, E. Loizou, L. Porcar, K. Matyjaszewski, C. S. Patrickios,* "End-linked Amphiphilic Degradable Conetworks: Synthesis by Sequential Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization Using a Bifunctional Cleavable Initiator," Polym. Chem. 2012, 3, 105-116. 2011 36. K. S. Pafiti, Z. Philippou, E. Loizou, L. Porcar, C. S. Patrickios,* "End-linked Ampholytic Conetworks: Synthesis by Sequential Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer Polymerization, and Swelling and Structural Characterization," Macromolecules 2011, 44, 5352-5362. DOI: 10.1021/ma200668v 37. K. S. Pafiti, N. P. Mastroyiannopoulos, L. A. Phylactou, C. S. Patrickios,* "Multi-arm Cationic Star Homopolymers for siRNA Transfection: Synthesis, Characterization and Evaluation," Biomed. Eng. Res. 2011, 1, 29-38. 38. K. S. Pafiti, N. P. Mastroyiannopoulos, L. A.Phylactou, C. S. Patrickios,* "Hydrophilic Cationic Star Homopolymers Based on a Diethanol-N-methylamine Dimethacrylate Cross-linker for siRNA Transfection: Synthesis, Characterization and Evaluation," Biomacromolecules 2011, 12, 1468-1479. DOI: 10.1021/bm1014014 39. M. D. Rikkou, C. S. Patrickios,* "Polymers Prepared Using Cleavable Initiators: Synthesis, Characterization and Degradation," Prog. Polym. Sci. 2011, 36, 1079-1097. 40. E. Kassi, E. Loizou, L. Porcar, C. S. Patrickios,* "Di(n-butyl) Itaconate End-functionalized Polymers: Synthesis by Group Transfer Polymerization and Solution Characterization," Eur. Polym. J. 2011, 47, 816-822. 2010 41. M.-T. Popescu, I. Athanasoulias, C. Tsitsilianis,* N. A. Hadjiantoniou, C. S. Patrickios, "Reversible Hydrogels from Amphiphilic Polyelectrolyte Model Multiblock Copolymers: The Importance of Macromolecular Topology," Soft Matter 2010, 6, 5417-5424. 42. T. K. Georgiou, D. S. Achilleos, C. S. Patrickios,* "Multi-Functional Conetworks Based on Cross-linked Star Polymers," Macromol. Symp. 2010, 291–292, 36–42. 43. C. S. Patrickios,* "Polymer Networks: Recent Developments," Macromol. Symp. 2010, 291–292, 1–11. 44. K. S. Pafiti, E. Loizou, C. S. Patrickios,* L. Porcar, "End-linked Semifluorinated Amphiphilic Conetworks: Synthesis by Sequential Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer Polymerization and Characterization," Macromolecules 2010, 43, 5195-5204. DOI: 10.1021/ma100552v 45. M. D. Rikkou, M. Kolokasi, K. Matyjaszewski, C. S. Patrickios,* "End-linked Amphiphilic Polymer Conetworks: Synthesis by Sequential Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization and Swelling Characterization," J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2010, 48, 1878-1886 (Cover Article). 46. N. A. Hadjiantoniou, T. Krasia-Christoforou, E. Loizou, L. Porcar, C. S. Patrickios,* "Alternating Amphiphilic Multiblock Copolymers: Controlled Synthesis via RAFT Polymerization and Aqueous Solution Characterization," Macromolecules 2010, 43, 2713-2720. DOI: 10.1021/ma902709p 47. M. D. Rikkou, E. Loizou, L. Porcar, C. S. Patrickios,* "Structural Characterization of Amphiphilic Polymer Conetworks End-linked With the Optimal Amount of Cross-linker," Eur. Polym. J. 2010, 46, 441-449. 48. E. Kassi, C. S. Patrickios,* "Polymers from Bio-sourced Monomers: The Case of 2-(Methacryloyloxy)ethyl Tiglate," Macromolecules 2010, 43, 1411-1415. DOI: 10.1021/ma9023312 2009 49. M. D. Rikkou, E. Loizou, L. Porcar, P. Butler, C. S. Patrickios,* "Degradable, Amphiphilic End-linked Conetworks With Aqueous Degradation Rates Determined by Polymer Topology," Macromolecules 2009, 42, 9412-9421. DOI: 10.1021/ma902099c 50. E. Themistou, C. S. Patrickios,* "Degradable Polymer Networks and Star Polymers Based on Mixtures of Two Cleavable Dimethacrylate Cross-Linkers: Synthesis, Characterization and Degradation," J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2009, 47, 5853-5870. 51. N. A. Hadjiantoniou, A. I. Triftaridou, D. Kafouris, M. Gradzielski, C. S. Patrickios,* "Synthesis and Characterization of Amphiphilic Multiblock Copolymers: Effect of the Number of Blocks on Micellization," Macromolecules 2009, 42, 5492-5498. DOI: 10.1021/ma900554k 52. G. Kali, T. K. Georgiou, B. Iván, C. S. Patrickios,* "Anionic Amphiphilic End-linked Conetworks by the Combination of Quasiliving Carbocationic and Group Transfer Polymerizations," J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2009, 47, 4289-4301. 53. N. A. Hadjiantoniou, C. S. Patrickios,* Y. Thomann, J. C. Tiller, "Amphiphilic Conetworks Based on End-linked Multiblock Copolymers of Different Number of Blocks and Constant Molecular Weight and Composition," Macromol. Chem. Phys. 2009, 210, 942-950. 54. T. C. Stamatatos, S. P. Perlepes,* C. P. Raptopoulou, V. Psycharis, C. S. Patrickios, A. J. Tasiopoulos,* A. K. Boudalis, "Initial Use of 1,1΄-oxalydiimidazole for Inorganic Synthesis: Decomposition of the Ligand as a Means to the Preparation of an Imidazole- and Oxalate(-2)-containing, 1D Copper(II) Complex," Inorg. Chem. Commun. 2009, 12, 402-405. 55. D. Kafouris, M. Gradzielski, C. S. Patrickios,* "Semisegmented Amphiphilic Polymer Conetworks: Synthesis and Characterization," Macromolecules 2009, 42, 2972-2980. DOI: 10.1021/ma802859d 56. T. C. Stamatatos, S. P. Perlepes,* C. P. Raptopoulou, A. Terzis, C. S. Patrickios, A. J. Tasiopoulos,* A. K. Boudalis, "Alcoholysis/Hydrolysis of 1,1΄-Carbonyldiimidazole as a Means of Preparing Unprecedented, Imidazole-containing One-dimensional Coordination Polymers of Copper(II)," Dalton Trans. 2009, 3554-3562. 57. D. Kafouris, M. Gradzielski, C. S. Patrickios,* "Synthesis and Characterization of Large-Core Star Polymers and Polymer Networks: Effects of Arm Length and Composition of the Cross-Linking Mixture," Macromol. Chem. Phys. 2009, 210, 367-376. 58. D. Kafouris, C. S. Patrickios,* "Synthesis and Characterization of Shell-Cross-Linked Polymer Networks and Large-Core Star Polymers: Effect of the Volume of the Cross-Linking Mixture," Eur. Polym. J. 2009, 45, 10-18. 2008 59. M. Achilleos, T. M. Legge, S. Perrier, C. S. Patrickios,* "Poly(ethylene glycol)-Based Amphiphilic Model Conetworks: Synthesis by RAFT Polymerization and Characterization," J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2008, 46, 7556-7565. 60. G. Kali, T. K. Georgiou, B. Iván, C. S. Patrickios,* E. Loizou, Y. Thomann, J. C. Tiller, "Structural Characterization of Glassy and Rubbery Model Anionic Amphiphilic Polymer Conetworks," in Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Passivation, Stabilization and Functionalization. R. Nagarajan, T.A. Hatton, Eds., ACS Symposium Series: Washington, DC 2008; Vol. 996; Chapter 21, pp. 286-302. 61. M. D. Rikkou, C. S. Patrickios,* "Well-Defined Networks with Precisely Located Cleavable Sites: Structure Optimization and Core Functionality Determination," Macromolecules (Communication) 2008, 41, 5957-5959. DOI: 10.1021/ma801154x 62. A. I. Triftaridou, E. Loizou, C. S. Patrickios,* "Synthesis and Characterization of Amphiphilic Cationic Symmetrical ABCBA Pentablock Terpolymer Networks: Effect of Hydrophobic Content," J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2008, 46, 4420-4432. 63. D. Kafouris, M. Gradzielski, C. S. Patrickios,* "Hydrophilic, Cationic Large-Core Star Polymers and Polymer Networks: Synthesis and Characterization," J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2008, 46, 3958-3969. 64. E. Themistou, C. S. Patrickios,* "A Cleavable Network Based on Cross-Linked Star Polymers Containing Acid-Labile Diacetal Crosslinks: Synthesis, Characterization and Hydrolysis," Macromol. Chem. Phys. 2008, 209, 1021-1028 (Cover Article). 65. T. K. Georgiou, C. S. Patrickios,* "Synthesis, Characterization and DNA Adsorption Studies of Ampholytic Model Conetworks Based on Cross-linked Star Copolymers: Effect of Star Architecture," Biomacromolecules 2008, 9, 574-582. 66. M. Vamvakaki, C. S. Patrickios,* "Synthesis and Characterization of the Swelling and Mechanical Properties of Amphiphilic Ionizable Model Conetworks Containing n-Butyl Methacrylate Hydrophobic Blocks," Soft Matter 2008, 4, 268-276. |
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• B.Sc. (Diploma) in Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA),GREECE, 1988. • M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering Practice, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 1990. • Ph.D., MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 1993. • Post-doctoral Research Associate, School of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, University of Sussex, UNITED KINGDOM, 1994-1996. • Lecturer, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), UNITED KINGDOM, 1996-1997. • Assistant Professor, Department of Natural Sciences, University of Cyprus, 1998. • Associate Professor, Department of Natural Sciences and Department of Chemistry, University of Cyprus, 1998-2006. | |
1. Polymer Synthesis 2. Controlled Polymerisations 3. Amphiphilic Polymer Conetworks 4. Block Copolymers 5. Microphase Separation 6. Degradable Polymer Networks 7. RNA and DNA Delivery | |
Books 1. C. S. Patrickios, (Ed.), Amphiphilic Polymer Co-networks: Synthesis, Properties, Modelling and Applications; 15 Chapters. The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Cambridge, UK. October 2017, in preparation. Publication scheduled in 2018. 2. C. S. Patrickios, (Ed.), Polymer Networks: Synthesis, Properties, Theory and Applications; 43 Chapters, 370 pages. Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, Germany. May 2010. Articles in Scientific Journals 2017 1. E. J. Kepola, C. S. Patrickios,* "Networks Based on "Core-first" Star Polymers End-linked Using a Degradable Ketal Cross-Linker: Synthesis, Characterization and Cleavage," Macromol. Chem. Phys. 2017, 218, in press. October 2017. 2. M. Elladiou, C. S. Patrickios,* "A Degradable Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization Inimer: Synthesis, Polymerization, and Cleavage of the Resulting Polymer Products," J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2017, 55, 2831–2839. DOI: 10.1002/pola.28689. 3. M. Elladiou, A. S. Kalogirou, C. S. Patrickios,* "Symmetrical Polymer Systems Prepared Using a Degradable Bifunctional Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization Initiator: Synthesis, Characterization and Cleavage," J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2017, 55, 2342-2355. DOI: 10.1002/pola.28620. 4. D. E. Apostolides, T. Sakai, C. S. Patrickios,* "Dynamic Covalent Star Poly(ethylene glycol) Model Hydrogels: A New Platform for Mechanically Robust, Multifunctional Materials," Macromolecules 2017, 50, 2155-2164. DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.7b00236. 5. E. J. Kepola, K. Kyriacou, C. S. Patrickios,* M. Simon, M. Gradzielski, M. Kushnir, C. Wesdemiotis, "Amphiphilic Polymer Conetworks Based on Interconnected Hydrophobic Star Block Copolymers: Synthesis and Characterization," Macromol. Symp. 2017, 372, 69-86. DOI: 10.1002/masy.201600172. 6. A. Stylianou,* V. Gkretsi, C. S. Patrickios, T. Stylianopoulos, "Exploring the Nano-surface of Fibrotic Tissues with AFM," In: Fibrosis: Methods in Molecular Biology; Rittié, L., ed., Springer-Verlag, Berlin-Heidelberg-New York, 2017, Vol. 1627, pp. 453-489, Humana Press, New York, NY. 7. E. N. Kitiri, C. S. Patrickios,* C. Voutouri, T. Stylianopoulos, I. Hoffmann, R. Schweins, M. Gradzielski, "Double-networks Based on pH-responsive Amphiphilic "Core-first" Star First Conetworks Prepared by Sequential RAFT Polymerization," Polym. Chem. 2017, 8, 245-259. DOI: 10.1039/C6PY01340F. (Inside Cover Article). 2016 8. A. P. Constantinou, M. Elladiou, C. S. Patrickios,* "Regular and Inverse Polyampholyte Hydrogels: A Detailed Comparison," Macromolecules 2016, 49, 3869-3880. DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.6b00538. 9. X. Zhang, K. Kyriakos, M. Rikkou-Kalourkoti, E. N. Kitiri, C. S. Patrickios,* C. M. Papadakis,* "Amphiphilic Single and Double Networks: A Small-angle X-ray Scattering Investigation," Colloid Polym. Sci. 2016, 294, 1027-1036. DOI: 10.1007/s00396-016-3856-0. 10. M. Rikkou-Kalourkoti, E. N. Kitiri, C. S. Patrickios,* E. Leontidis, M. Constantinou, G. Constantinides, X. H. Zhang, C. M. Papadakis, "Double-networks Based on Amphiphilic Cross-linked Star Block Copolymer First Conetworks and Randomly Cross-linked Hydrophilic Second Networks," Macromolecules 2016, 49, 1731-1742. DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.5b02490. 11. M. Elladiou, C. S. Patrickios,* "A Dimethacrylate Cross-linker Cleavable Under Thermolysis or Alkaline Hydrolysis Conditions: Synthesis, Polymerization, and Degradation," Chem. Commun. 2016, 52, 3135-3138. DOI: 10.1039/C5CC09445C. 2015 12. M. Elladiou, C. S. Patrickios,* "ABC Triblock Terpolymers with Orthogonally Deprotectable Blocks: Synthesis, Characterization, and Deprotection," Macromolecules 2015, 48, 7503-7512. DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.5b01823. 13. E. J. Kepola, E. Loizou, C. S. Patrickios, E. Leontidis, C. Voutouri, T. Stylianopoulos, R. Schweins, M. Gradzielski, C. Krumm, J. C. Tiller, M. Kushnir, C. Wesdemiotis, "Amphiphilic Polymer Conetworks Based on End-linked "Core-first" Star Block Copolymers: Structure Formation with Long-range Order," ACS Macro Lett. 2015, 4, 1163-1168. 14. D. E. Apostolides, A. Hadjicosta, C. S. Patrickios,* "Enamine-based Hydrophilic Dynamic Covalent Polymer Networks: Effects of pH, and Copolymer Composition and Concentration on the Aqueous Swelling Degrees and the Gel Formation Times," Macromol. Symp. 2015, 358, 21-27. DOI: 10.1002/masy.201500081. 15. M. Rikkou-Kalourkoti, M. Elladiou, C. S. Patrickios,* "Synthesis and Characterization of Hyperbranched Amphiphilic Block Copolymers Prepared via Self-condensing RAFT Polymerization," J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2015, 53, 1310-1319. DOI: 10.1002/pola.27574. 16. E. N. Kitiri, M. Rikkou-Kalourkoti, M. Sophocleous, C. S. Patrickios,* "Synthesis and Characterization of Robust Double-networks Based on End-linked, pH-responsive First Networks," Eur. Polym. J. 2015, 69, 573-583. DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2015.02.002. 2014 17. M. Rikkou-Kalourkoti, P. Panteli, C. S. Patrickios,* "Synthesis and Characterization of Amphiphilic Diblock Copolymers of 2-(1-Imidazolyl)ethyl Methacrylate and Styrene," Polym. Chem. 2014, 5, 4339-4347. DOI: 10.1039/C4PY00221K. 18. K. S. Pafiti, M. Elladiou, C. S. Patrickios,* ""Inverse Polyampholyte" Hydrogels from Double-cationic Hydrogels: Synthesis by RAFT Polymerization and Characterization," Macromolecules 2014, 47, 1819-1827. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ma500084c. 19. D. E. Apostolides, C. S. Patrickios,* E. Leontidis, M. Kushnir, C. Wesdemiotis, "Synthesis and Characterization of Reversible and Self-Healable Networks Based on Acylhydrazone Groups," Polym. Int. 2014, 63, 1558-1565. DOI: 10.1002/pi.4724. 2013 20. K. S. Pafiti, C. S. Patrickios,* C. Abetz, V. Abetz, "High Molecular Weight Symmetrical Multiblock Copolymers: Synthesis by RAFT Polymerization and Characterization," J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2013, 51, 4957-4965. DOI: 10.1002/pola.26936. 21. M. Rikkou-Kalourkoti, O. W. Webster, C. S. Patrickios,* "Group Transfer Polymerization," Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Technology, Wiley, 2013, Vol. 99, pp. 1-17. DOI:10.1002/0471440264.pst603. 22. M. Karbarz, Z. Stojek, C. S. Patrickios,* "Microphase Separation in the Bulk in ABA Triblock Copolymer-Based Model Conetworks: Effects of Core Crowding and Loop Formation," Macromol. Theory Simul. 2013, 22, 323-334. DOI: 10.1002/mats.201300001 (Cover Article). 23. D. Kafouris, F. Kossivas, C. Constantinides, N. Q. Nguyen, C. Wesdemiotis, C. S. Patrickios,* "Biosourced Amphiphilic Degradable Elastomers of Poly(Glycerol Sebacate): Synthesis, and Network and Oligomer Characterization," Macromolecules 2013, 46, 622-630. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ma3016882. 24. E. Kassi, M. S. Constantinou, C. S. Patrickios,* "Group Transfer Polymerization of Bio-sourced Monomers," Eur. Polym. J. 2013, 49, 761-767. DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2012.11.012 Special Issue on "Biobased Polymers and Related Materials." http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2012.11.012 (Cover Article). 25. K. S. Pafiti, C. S. Patrickios,* V. Filiz, S. Rangou, C. Abetz, V. Abetz, "Styrene – Vinyl Pyridine Diblock Copolymers: Achieving High Molecular Weights by the Combination of Living Anionic and Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer Polymerizations," J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2013, 51, 213-221. DOI: 10.1002/pola.26369. 2012 26. M. Elladiou, C. S. Patrickios,* "2-(Pyridin-2-yl)ethanol as Protecting Group for Carboxylic Acids: Chemical and Thermal Cleavage, and Conversion of Poly[2-(Pyridin-2-yl)ethyl Methacrylate] to Poly(methacrylic Acid)," Polym. Chem. (RSC), Communication, 2012, 3, 3228-3231. 27. M. Rikkou-Kalourkoti, C. S. Patrickios,* "Synthesis and Characterization of End-linked Amphiphilic Copolymer Conetworks Based on a Novel Bifunctional Cleavable Chain Transfer Agent," Macromolecules 2012, 45, 7890-7899. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ma3012416. 28. K. S. Pafiti, C. S. Patrickios,* T. K. Georgiou, E. N. Yamasaki, N. P. Mastroyiannopoulos, L. A. Phylactou, "Cationic Star Polymer siRNA Transfectants Interconnected With a Piperazine-based Cationic Cross-linker," Eur. Polym. J. 2012, 48, 1422-1430. DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2012.05.008. 29. M. Rikkou-Kalourkoti, C. S. Patrickios,* T. K. Georgiou, "Model Networks and Functional Conetworks." In: Matyjaszewski, K.; Möller, M. (eds.) Polymer Science: A Comprehensive Reference, 2012, vol. 6, pp. 293-308. Amsterdam: Elsevier BV. 30. M.-T. Popescu, C. Tsitsilianis,* C. M. Papadakis,* J. Adelsberger, S. Balog, P. Busch, N. A. Hadjiantoniou, C. S. Patrickios, "Stimuli-responsive Amphiphilic Polyelectrolyte Heptablock Copolymer Physical Hydrogels: An Unusual pH-response," Macromolecules 2012, 45, 3523-3530. 31. F. Kossivas, S. Angeli, D. Kafouris, C. S. Patrickios, V. Tzagarakis, C. Constantinides,* "MRI-based Morphological Modeling, Synthesis, and Characterization of Cardiac Tissue Mimicking Materials," Biomed. Mater. 2012, 7, article number 035006. 32. M. Zamfir, C. S. Patrickios,* F. Montagne, C. Abetz, V. Abetz, L. Ronen, Y. Talmon, "Styrene – Vinyl Pyridine Diblock Copolymers: Synthesis by RAFT Polymerization and Self-assembly in Solution and in the Bulk," J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2012, 50, 1636-1644. DOI: 10.1002/pola.25935 33. M. Rikkou-Kalourkoti, K. Matyjaszewski, C. S. Patrickios,* "Synthesis, Characterization and Thermolysis of Hyperbranched Homo- and Amphiphilic Co-Polymers Prepared Using an Inimer Bearing a Thermolyzable Acylal Groups," Macromolecules 2012, 45, 1313-1320. DOI: 10.1021/ma202021y 34. M. Rikkou-Kalourkoti, E. Kassi, C. S. Patrickios,* "Synthesis and Characterization of Rigid, Functional Anionic Polyelectrolytes: Block Copolymers and Star Homopolymers," J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2012, 50, 665-674. 35. M. Rikkou-Kalourkoti, E. Loizou, L. Porcar, K. Matyjaszewski, C. S. Patrickios,* "End-linked Amphiphilic Degradable Conetworks: Synthesis by Sequential Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization Using a Bifunctional Cleavable Initiator," Polym. Chem. 2012, 3, 105-116. 2011 36. K. S. Pafiti, Z. Philippou, E. Loizou, L. Porcar, C. S. Patrickios,* "End-linked Ampholytic Conetworks: Synthesis by Sequential Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer Polymerization, and Swelling and Structural Characterization," Macromolecules 2011, 44, 5352-5362. DOI: 10.1021/ma200668v 37. K. S. Pafiti, N. P. Mastroyiannopoulos, L. A. Phylactou, C. S. Patrickios,* "Multi-arm Cationic Star Homopolymers for siRNA Transfection: Synthesis, Characterization and Evaluation," Biomed. Eng. Res. 2011, 1, 29-38. 38. K. S. Pafiti, N. P. Mastroyiannopoulos, L. A.Phylactou, C. S. Patrickios,* "Hydrophilic Cationic Star Homopolymers Based on a Diethanol-N-methylamine Dimethacrylate Cross-linker for siRNA Transfection: Synthesis, Characterization and Evaluation," Biomacromolecules 2011, 12, 1468-1479. DOI: 10.1021/bm1014014 39. M. D. Rikkou, C. S. Patrickios,* "Polymers Prepared Using Cleavable Initiators: Synthesis, Characterization and Degradation," Prog. Polym. Sci. 2011, 36, 1079-1097. 40. E. Kassi, E. Loizou, L. Porcar, C. S. Patrickios,* "Di(n-butyl) Itaconate End-functionalized Polymers: Synthesis by Group Transfer Polymerization and Solution Characterization," Eur. Polym. J. 2011, 47, 816-822. 2010 41. M.-T. Popescu, I. Athanasoulias, C. Tsitsilianis,* N. A. Hadjiantoniou, C. S. Patrickios, "Reversible Hydrogels from Amphiphilic Polyelectrolyte Model Multiblock Copolymers: The Importance of Macromolecular Topology," Soft Matter 2010, 6, 5417-5424. 42. T. K. Georgiou, D. S. Achilleos, C. S. Patrickios,* "Multi-Functional Conetworks Based on Cross-linked Star Polymers," Macromol. Symp. 2010, 291–292, 36–42. 43. C. S. Patrickios,* "Polymer Networks: Recent Developments," Macromol. Symp. 2010, 291–292, 1–11. 44. K. S. Pafiti, E. Loizou, C. S. Patrickios,* L. Porcar, "End-linked Semifluorinated Amphiphilic Conetworks: Synthesis by Sequential Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer Polymerization and Characterization," Macromolecules 2010, 43, 5195-5204. DOI: 10.1021/ma100552v 45. M. D. Rikkou, M. Kolokasi, K. Matyjaszewski, C. S. Patrickios,* "End-linked Amphiphilic Polymer Conetworks: Synthesis by Sequential Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization and Swelling Characterization," J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2010, 48, 1878-1886 (Cover Article). 46. N. A. Hadjiantoniou, T. Krasia-Christoforou, E. Loizou, L. Porcar, C. S. Patrickios,* "Alternating Amphiphilic Multiblock Copolymers: Controlled Synthesis via RAFT Polymerization and Aqueous Solution Characterization," Macromolecules 2010, 43, 2713-2720. DOI: 10.1021/ma902709p 47. M. D. Rikkou, E. Loizou, L. Porcar, C. S. Patrickios,* "Structural Characterization of Amphiphilic Polymer Conetworks End-linked With the Optimal Amount of Cross-linker," Eur. Polym. J. 2010, 46, 441-449. 48. E. Kassi, C. S. Patrickios,* "Polymers from Bio-sourced Monomers: The Case of 2-(Methacryloyloxy)ethyl Tiglate," Macromolecules 2010, 43, 1411-1415. DOI: 10.1021/ma9023312. 2009 49. M. D. Rikkou, E. Loizou, L. Porcar, P. Butler, C. S. Patrickios,* "Degradable, Amphiphilic End-linked Conetworks With Aqueous Degradation Rates Determined by Polymer Topology," Macromolecules 2009, 42, 9412-9421. DOI: 10.1021/ma902099c 50. E. Themistou, C. S. Patrickios,* "Degradable Polymer Networks and Star Polymers Based on Mixtures of Two Cleavable Dimethacrylate Cross-Linkers: Synthesis, Characterization and Degradation," J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2009, 47, 5853-5870. 51. N. A. Hadjiantoniou, A. I. Triftaridou, D. Kafouris, M. Gradzielski, C. S. Patrickios,* "Synthesis and Characterization of Amphiphilic Multiblock Copolymers: Effect of the Number of Blocks on Micellization," Macromolecules 2009, 42, 5492-5498. DOI: 10.1021/ma900554k 52. G. Kali, T. K. Georgiou, B. Iván, C. S. Patrickios,* "Anionic Amphiphilic End-linked Conetworks by the Combination of Quasiliving Carbocationic and Group Transfer Polymerizations," J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2009, 47, 4289-4301. 53. N. A. Hadjiantoniou, C. S. Patrickios,* Y. Thomann, J. C. Tiller, "Amphiphilic Conetworks Based on End-linked Multiblock Copolymers of Different Number of Blocks and Constant Molecular Weight and Composition," Macromol. Chem. Phys. 2009, 210, 942-950. 54. T. C. Stamatatos, S. P. Perlepes,* C. P. Raptopoulou, V. Psycharis, C. S. Patrickios, A. J. Tasiopoulos,* A. K. Boudalis, "Initial Use of 1,1΄-oxalydiimidazole for Inorganic Synthesis: Decomposition of the Ligand as a Means to the Preparation of an Imidazole- and Oxalate(-2)-containing, 1D Copper(II) Complex," Inorg. Chem. Commun. 2009, 12, 402-405. 55. D. Kafouris, M. Gradzielski, C. S. Patrickios,* "Semisegmented Amphiphilic Polymer Conetworks: Synthesis and Characterization," Macromolecules 2009, 42, 2972-2980. DOI: 10.1021/ma802859d 56. T. C. Stamatatos, S. P. Perlepes,* C. P. Raptopoulou, A. Terzis, C. S. Patrickios, A. J. Tasiopoulos,* A. K. Boudalis, "Alcoholysis/Hydrolysis of 1,1΄-Carbonyldiimidazole as a Means of Preparing Unprecedented, Imidazole-containing One-dimensional Coordination Polymers of Copper(II)," Dalton Trans. 2009, 3554-3562. 57. D. Kafouris, M. Gradzielski, C. S. Patrickios,* "Synthesis and Characterization of Large-Core Star Polymers and Polymer Networks: Effects of Arm Length and Composition of the Cross-Linking Mixture," Macromol. Chem. Phys. 2009, 210, 367-376. 58. D. Kafouris, C. S. Patrickios,* "Synthesis and Characterization of Shell-Cross-Linked Polymer Networks and Large-Core Star Polymers: Effect of the Volume of the Cross-Linking Mixture," Eur. Polym. J. 2009, 45, 10-18. 2008 59. M. Achilleos, T. M. Legge, S. Perrier, C. S. Patrickios,* "Poly(ethylene glycol)-Based Amphiphilic Model Conetworks: Synthesis by RAFT Polymerization and Characterization," J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2008, 46, 7556-7565. 60. G. Kali, T. K. Georgiou, B. Iván, C. S. Patrickios,* E. Loizou, Y. Thomann, J. C. Tiller, "Structural Characterization of Glassy and Rubbery Model Anionic Amphiphilic Polymer Conetworks," in Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Passivation, Stabilization and Functionalization. R. Nagarajan, T.A. Hatton, Eds., ACS Symposium Series: Washington, DC 2008; Vol. 996; Chapter 21, pp. 286-302. 61. M. D. Rikkou, C. S. Patrickios,* "Well-Defined Networks with Precisely Located Cleavable Sites: Structure Optimization and Core Functionality Determination," Macromolecules (Communication) 2008, 41, 5957-5959. DOI: 10.1021/ma801154x 62. A. I. Triftaridou, E. Loizou, C. S. Patrickios,* "Synthesis and Characterization of Amphiphilic Cationic Symmetrical ABCBA Pentablock Terpolymer Networks: Effect of Hydrophobic Content," J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2008, 46, 4420-4432. 63. D. Kafouris, M. Gradzielski, C. S. Patrickios,* "Hydrophilic, Cationic Large-Core Star Polymers and Polymer Networks: Synthesis and Characterization," J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2008, 46, 3958-3969. 64. E. Themistou, C. S. Patrickios,* "A Cleavable Network Based on Cross-Linked Star Polymers Containing Acid-Labile Diacetal Crosslinks: Synthesis, Characterization and Hydrolysis," Macromol. Chem. Phys. 2008, 209, 1021-1028 (Cover Article). 65. T. K. Georgiou, C. S. Patrickios,* "Synthesis, Characterization and DNA Adsorption Studies of Ampholytic Model Conetworks Based on Cross-linked Star Copolymers: Effect of Star Architecture," Biomacromolecules 2008, 9, 574-582. 66. M. Vamvakaki, C. S. Patrickios,* "Synthesis and Characterization of the Swelling and Mechanical Properties of Amphiphilic Ionizable Model Conetworks Containing n-Butyl Methacrylate Hydrophobic Blocks," Soft Matter 2008, 4, 268-276. |