Βιβλία

1. C. S. Patrickios, (Ed.), Amphiphilic Polymer Co-networks: Synthesis, Properties, Modelling and Applications; 15 Κεφάλαια, 368 σελίδες. The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Cambridge, Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο. Απρίλιος 2020.

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

2026

1. Andronikou, K.; Patrickios, C. S.* “Strain-induced Morphological Transitions in Model Amphiphilic Polymer Conetwork Bulk Melts: A Computational Study,” submitted on 3^rd September 2025 in Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, in Special Issue on Adaptive Polymer Gels with Model-Network Structure, Edited by Prof. Dr. Sebastian Seiffert.  Manuscript Number: macp.202500356.  Reviews received on 12^th November 2025, revised version submitted on 11^th December 2025; new reviews received on 5^th January 2026, re-revised version submitted on 31^st January 2026.  Accepted on 23^rd February 2026, published online on 12^th March 2026.  DOI: 10.1002/macp.202500356.

2. Apostolides, D. E.; Patrickios, C. S.*; Zhang, Y.; Yan, S.; Notredame, B.; Gohy, J.-F. “A Gel Polymer Electrolyte Housed in a Tetronic-based Model Amphiphilic Polymer Conetwork Matrix,” submitted on 6^th September 2025 in Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, in Special Issue on Adaptive Polymer Gels with Model-Network Structure, Edited by Prof. Dr. Sebastian Seiffert.  Manuscript Number: macp.202500363.  Reviews received on 13^th October 2025, revised version submitted on 19^th December 2025.  Accepted for publication on 5^th January 2026, published online on 31^st January 2026.  DOI: 10.1002/macp.202500363.

3. Rikkou-Kalourkoti, M.*; Antoniou, K.; Pissarides, N. A.;  Papageorgiou, G. T.; Patrickios, C. S. “Asymmetric Isoporous Membranes of 2-Vinylpyridine-Styrene Linear Diblock Copolymers: Fabrication and Evaluation in Water Treatment,” Polymers 2026, 18(2), 149.  Submitted on 10^th December 2025, accepted publication on 2^nd January 2026. Ms. ID: polymers-4066322.  DOI: 10.3390/polym18020149.

2025

1. Apostolides, D. E.; Michael, G.; Andronikou, K.; Patrickios, C. S.*; Pásztor, S.; Szarka, G.; Petróczy, A.; Iván, B.; Sakai, T.; Prévost, S.; Tsalikis, D. G.; Gradzielski, M. “Synthesis of Highly-Ordered Hydrogels via the Topologically-Precise Interconnection of Two Highly-Incompatible Polymers,” Mater. 2025, 37(15), 5515-5528. Submitted on 16^th January 2025, reviews received on 24^th February 2025, provisionally accepted for publication on 9^th June 2025, accepted for publication on 12^th June 2025. Published online on 24^th July 2025. DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.5c00127.

2. Apostolides, D. E.; Michael, G.; Patrickios, C. S.*; Sakai, T.; Kyroglou, I.; Kasimatis, M.; Iatrou, H.; Prévost, S.; Gradzielski, M. “The First Example of a Model Amphiphilic Polymer Conetwork Containing a Hydrophobic Oligopeptide: The Case of End-linked Tetra[Poly(Ethylene Glycol)-b-Oligo(L-Alanine)],” Gels 2025, 11, 331; submitted on 11^th March 2025, revised on 18^th April 2025, accepted on 22^nd April 2025, published online on 29^th April 2025. DOI: 10.3390/gels11050331.

3. Liu, Z.; Zhang, Y.; Patrickios, C. S.; Jin, J.*  “Synthesis of Amphiphilic Polymer Co-Networks via the Growth of a Living RAFT Network,” Macromol. Chem. Phys. 2025, 226, 2500004; submitted on 27^th December 2024, accepted on 16^th Jan 2025, published online on 30^th Jan 2025.  DOI: 10.1002/macp.202500004.

2024

1. Apostolides, D. E.; Michael, G.; Patrickios, C. S.*; Notredame, B.; Zhang, Y.; Gohy, J.-F.; Prévost, S.; Gradzielski, M.; Jung, F. A.; Papadakis, C. M. “Dynamic Covalent Amphiphilic Polymer Conetworks Based on End-linked Pluronic F108: Preparation, Characterization and Evaluation as Matrices for Gel Polymer Electrolytes,” ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2024, 16, 23813-23825; submitted on 21 December 2023, accepted on 19 April 2024, published online on 26 April 202 and in print on 8 May 2024. DOI:  doi.org/10.1021/acsami.3c19189.

2. Ioannou, A. I.; Apostolides, D. E.; Patrickios, C. S.* “Randomly Cross-linked Amphiphilic Copolymer Networks of n-Butyl Acrylate and N,N-Dimethylacrylamide: Synthesis and Characterization,” Pure Appl. Chem. 2024, 96, 565-577; submitted on 4^th February 2024, accepted on 2^nd May 2024.  DOI: 10.1515/pac-2024-0201.

2023

1. Apostolides, D. E.; Patrickios, C. S.*; Simon, M.; Gradzielski, M.; Blanazs, A.; Mussault, C.; Marcellan, A.; Alexander, N.; Wesdemiotis, C. “Model Dynamic Covalent Thermoresponsive Amphiphilic Polymer Co-networks Based on Acylhydrazone End-linked Tetronic T904 Star Block Copolymers,” Polym. Chem. 2023, 14(2), 201-211; published online on 24 November 2022; https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY01256A.

2. Malo de Molina, P.*; Kafouris, D.; Patrickios, C. S. Noirez, L.; Gradzielski, M. “Amphiphilic Polymer Conetworks Studied by SANS: Effect of the Type of Solubilizate and Molecular Architecture on the Swollen Gel Structure,” Macromolecules 2023, 56, 8323-8332. Submitted: 15 June 2023; accepted: 25 September 2023, published online: 11 October 2023, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.3c01169.

3. Tsalikis, D. G.; Ciobanu, M.; Patrickios, C. S.*; Higuchi, Y. “Model Amphiphilic Polymer Conetworks in the Bulk: Dissipative Particle Dynamics Simulations of Their Self-assembly and Mechanical Properties.” Macromolecules 2023, 56, 9299-9311. Submitted for publication on 12 July 2023; accepted 2 November 2023; published online on 21 November 2023; published in issue of 12 December 2023.  DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.3c01392.

2022

1. Michael, C.; Apostolides, D. E.; Patrickios, C. S.*; Sakai, T. “Dually-Dynamic Covalent TetraPEG Hydrogels End-linked with Boronate Ester and Acylhydrazone Groups,” Soft Matter 2022, 18(32), 5966-5978.  Special Issue on Polymer Networks, accepted for publication and published online on 25 July 2022.  DOI: 10.1039/d2sm00594h.

2021

1. Apostolides, D. E.; Patrickios, C. S. “Model Dynamic Covalent Organogels Based on End-linked Three-armed Oligo(ethylene glycol) Star Macromonomers,” J. Polym. Sci. 2021, 59, in press; https://doi.org/10.1002/pol.20210392.
2. Pafiti, K. S.; Kepola, E. J.; Vlasiou, M. C.; Yamasaki, E. N.; Patrickios, C. S.; Mastroyiannopoulos, N. P.; Phylactou, L. A.; Théato, P. “Oligo(ethylene imine)-grafted Glycidyl Methacrylate Linear and Star Homopolymers: Odd-Even Correlated Transfection Efficiency,” J. Polym. Sci. 2021, 59, 870-881.

3. Soledad Lencina, M. M.; Ko, -H.; Jung, F. A.; Schweins, R.; Rikkou-Kalourkoti, M.; Patrickios, C. S.; Papadakis, C. M.; Tsitsilianis, C. “Effect of pH on the Dynamics and Structure of Thermoresponsive Telechelic Polyelectrolyte Networks; Impact on Hydrogel Injectability,” ACS Appl. Polym. Mater. 2021, 3, 819-829; submitted 16 October 2020; revised 27 November 2020, accepted 7 Jan 2021; published online 20 January 2021. DOI: 10.1021/acsapm.0c01159 .
4. Varnava, C. K.; Patrickios, C. S. “Polymer Networks One Hundred Years after the Macromolecular Hypothesis: A Tutorial Review,” Polymer 2021, 215, 123322; submitted 24 September 2020; revised 5 December 2020; accepted 14 December 2020; published 22 January 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2020.123322.

5. Patrickios, C.S.; Matyjaszewski, K., “Amphiphilic Polymer Co-Networks: Thirty-Two Years Old and Growing Stronger – A Perspective,” Polym. Int. 2021, 70(1), 10-13. DOI: 10.1002/pi.6138, accepted 5 October 2020.

2020

1. Jung, F. A.; Posselt, D.; Smilgies, D.-M.; Panteli, P. A.; Tsitsilianis, C.; Patrickios, C. S.; Papadakis, C. M. “The Charge-dependent Microphase Separation in Thin Films from a Multi-Responsive Pentablock Quaterpolymer: A GISAXS Investigation,” Macromolecules 2020, 53(15), 6255-6266. Published: 11 August 2020. DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.0c01151.
2. Kitiri, E. N.; Manouchou, G.; Patrickios, C. S. “Double-Network Hydrogels Comprising an Ionic Amphiphilic Polymer First Co-network.” In: Patrickios, C. S. (ed.) Amphiphilic Polymer Co-networks: Synthesis, Properties, Modelling and Applications, Royal Society of Chemistry: Cambridge, UK, 2020, Chapter 10, pp. 224-238.
3. Patrickios, C. S.; Rikkou-Kalourkoti, M. “Cleavable Dimethacrylate-End-linked Amphiphilic Polymer Co-networks Prepared Using Degradable, Hemiacetal Ester Group-Containing Bifunctional Initiators.” In: Patrickios, C. S. (ed.) Amphiphilic Polymer Co-networks: Synthesis, Properties, Modelling and Applications, Royal Society of Chemistry: Cambridge, UK, 2020, Chapter 4, pp. 77-94.
4. Patrickios, C. S. “Thirty Years of Amphiphilic Polymer Co-networks.” In: Patrickios, C. S. (ed.) Amphiphilic Polymer Co-networks: Synthesis, Properties, Modelling and Applications, Royal Society of Chemistry: Cambridge, UK, 2020, Chapter 1, pp. 1-14.

2019

1. Jung, F. A.; Panteli, P. A.; Ko, C.-H.; Kang, J.-J.; Barnsley, L. C.; Tsitsilianis, C.; Patrickios, C. S.; Papadakis, C. M. “Structural Properties of Micelles Formed by Telechelic Pentablock Quaterpolymers with pH-responsive Midblocks and Thermo-responsive End-blocks in Aqueous Solution,” Macromolecules 2019, 52(24), 9746-9758. Published: 6 December 2019. DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.9b01775.
2. Panteli, P. A.; Patrickios, C. S. “Multiply Interpenetrating Polymer Networks: Preparation, Mechanical Properties, and Applications,” Gels 2019, 5, art. No. 00036 (COVER article). https://doi.org/10.3390/gels5030036.
3. Varnava, C. K.; Patrickios, C. S. “Model Amphiphilic Polymer Conetworks in Water: Prediction of Their Ability for Oil Solubilization,” ACS Omega 2019, 4(3), 4721-4738.  Published: 4 March 2019. DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.8b03658.
4. Panteli, P. A.; Patrickios, C. S.; Constantinou, M.; Constantinides, G. “Multiple Network Hydrogels: A Study of Their Nanoindentation Hardness,” Macromol. Symp. 2019, 385, art. No. 1800201. DOI: 10.1002/masy.201800201. Published: 7 June 2019.

2018

1. Panteli, P. A.; Patrickios, C. S. “Complex Hydrogels Based on Multiply-interpenetrated Polymer Networks: Mechanical Property Enhancement via Network Multiplicity and Monomer Concentration,” Macromolecules 2018, 51(19), 7533-7545. DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.8b01656, 18 September 2018.
2. Kitiri, E. N.; Varnava, C. K.; Patrickios, C. S.; Voutouri, C.; Stylianopoulos, T.; Gradzielski, M.; Hoffmann, I. “Double-networks Based on Interconnected Amphiphilic “In-out” Star First Polymer Conetworks Prepared by RAFT Polymerization,” J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2018, 56(19), 2161-2174. DOI: 10.1002/pola.29176, 22 October 2018.
3. Apostolides, D.E.; Patrickios, C.S.  “Dynamic Covalent Polymer Hydrogels and Organogels Cross-linked Through Acylhydrazone Bonds: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications,” Polym. Int. 2018, 67(6), 627-649.  15 May 2018. DOI: 10.1002/pi.5554.
4. Apostolides, D.E.; Patrickios, C.S.; Sakai, T.; Guerre, M.; Lopez, G.; Améduri, B.; Ladmiral, V.; Simon, M.; Gradzielski, M.; Clemens, D.; Krumm, C.; Tiller, J.C.; Ernould, B.; Gohy, J.-F. “Near-model Amphiphilic Polymer Conetworks Based on Four-arm Stars of Poly(vinylidene fluoride) and Poly(ethylene glycol): Synthesis and Characterization,” Macromolecules 2018, 51(7), 2476-2488.  March 2018.  DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.7b02475.
5. Tsitsilianis, C.; Serras, G.; Ko, C.-H.; Jung, F.; Papadakis, C. M.; Rikkou-Kalourkoti, M.; Patrickios, C. S.; Schweins, R.; Chassenieux, C. “Thermoresponsive Hydrogels Based on Telechelic Polyelectrolytes: From Dynamic to “Frozen” Networks,” Macromolecules 2018, 51(6), 2169-2179, March 2018.  DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.8b00193.
6. Kepola, E.J.; Patrickios, C.S. “Networks Based on “Core-first” Star Polymers End-linked Using a Degradable Ketal Cross-Linker: Synthesis, Characterization, and Cleavage,” Macromol. Chem. Phys. 2018, 219, 1700404.  DOI: 10.1002/macp.201700404.

2017

20. 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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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

1. A. P. Constantinou, M. Elladiou, C. S. Patrickios,* “Regular and Inverse Polyampholyte Hydrogels: A Detailed Comparison,” Macromolecules 2016, 49, 3869-3880. Published on-line 6 May 2016. DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.6b00538.
2. 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. 25 March 2016. DOI: 10.1007/s00396-016-3856-0.

29. 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. 8 March 2016. DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.5b02490.

1. 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

1. 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.
2. 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. DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.5b00608.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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

36. 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.

1. 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.
2. 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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(6), 323-334. DOI: 10.1002/mats.201300001 (Cover Article).
4. 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(3), 622-630.  DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ma3016882.

43. Kassi, M. S. Constantinou, C. S. Patrickios,* “Group Transfer Polymerization of Bio-sourced Monomers,” Eur. Polym. J. 2013, 49(4), 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).

1. 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

1. 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(12), 3228-3231.  DOI: 10.1039/C2PY20601C.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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
8. 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

1. 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.
2. 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

1. 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
2. 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.
3. 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
4. M. D. Rikkou, C. S. Patrickios,* “Polymers Prepared Using Cleavable Initiators: Synthesis, Characterization and Degradation,” Prog. Polym. Sci. 2011, 36, 1079-1097.
5. 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

60. -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.
61. K. Georgiou, D. S. Achilleos, C. S. Patrickios,* “Multi-Functional Conetworks Based on Cross-linked Star Polymers,” Macromol. Symp. 2010, 291–292, 36–42.
62. S. Patrickios,* “Polymer Networks: Recent Developments,” Macromol. Symp. 2010, 291–292, 1–11.
63. 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
64. 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).
65. 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
66. 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.
67. 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

68. 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
69. 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.
70. 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
71. 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.
72. 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.
73. 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.
74. Kafouris, M. Gradzielski, C. S. Patrickios,* “Semisegmented Amphiphilic Polymer Conetworks: Synthesis and Characterization,” Macromolecules 2009, 42, 2972-2980. DOI: 10.1021/ma802859d
75. 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.
76. 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.
77. 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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).
7. 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.
8. 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.

2007

1. Themistou, E.; Patrickios, C.S. “Synthesis and Characterization of Amphiphilic Star Copolymers of 2-(Dimethylamino)Ethyl Methacrylate and Methyl Methacrylate: Effects of Polymer Architecture and Composition,” Eur. Polym. J. 2007, 43, 84-92.
2. Triftaridou, A.I.; Kafouris, D.; Vamvakaki, M.; Georgiou, T.K.; Krasia, T.C.; Themistou, E.; Hadjiantoniou, N.; Patrickios, C.S. “Three Different Types of Quasi-Model Networks: Synthesis by Group Transfer Polymerization and Characterization,” Polym. Bull. 2007, 58, 185-190.
3. Stavrouli, N.; Triftaridou, A.I.; Patrickios, C.S.; Tsitsilianis, C. “Multi-compartment Unimolecular Micelles from (ABC)_n Multiarm Star Triblock Terpolymers,” Macromol. Rapid Commun. 2007, 28, 560-566.
4. Kali, G.; Georgiou, T.K.; Iván, B.; Patrickios, C.S.; Loizou, E.; Thomann, Y.; Tiller, J.C. “Synthesis and Characterization of Anionic Amphiphilic Model Conetworks Based on Methacrylic Acid and Methyl Methacrylate: Effects of Composition and Architecture,” Macromolecules 2007, 40, 2192-2200.
5. Georgiou, T.K.; Patrickios, C.S.; Groh, P.W.; Iván, B. “Amphiphilic Model Conetworks of Polyisobutylene Methacrylate and 2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl Methacrylate Prepared by the Combination of Quasi-Living Carbocationic and Group Transfer Polymerizations,” Macromolecules 2007, 40, 2335-2343.
6. Triftaridou, A.I.; Vamvakaki, M.; Patrickios, C.S. “Cationic Amphiphilic Model Networks Based on Symmetrical ABCBA Pentablock Terpolymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Modeling,” Biomacromolecules 2007, 8, 1615-1623.
7. Themistou, E.; Patrickios, C.S. “Star Polymers and Polymer Networks Containing a Novel, Hydrolyzable Diacetal-Based Dimethacrylate Cross-Linker: Synthesis, Characterization and Hydrolysis Kinetics,” Macromolecules 2007, 40, 5231-5234.
8. Achilleos, M.; Krasia-Christoforou, T.; Patrickios, C.S. “Amphiphilic Model Conetworks Based on Combinations of Methacrylate, Acrylate and Styrenic Units: Synthesis by RAFT Radical Polymerization and Characterization of the Swelling Behavior,” Macromolecules 2007, 40, 5575-5581.
9. Vamvakaki, M.; Patrickios, C.S.; Lindner, P.; Gradzielski, M. “Amphiphilic Networks Based on Cross-Linked Star Polymers: A Small-Angle Neutron Scattering Study,” Langmuir 2007, 23, 10433-10437.
10. Kali, G.; Georgiou, T.K.; Iván, B.; Patrickios, C.S.; Loizou, E.; Thomann, Y.; Tiller, J.C. “Synthesis and Characterization of Anionic Amphiphilic Model Conetworks of 2-Butyl-1-Octyl Methacrylate and Methacrylic Acid: Effects of Polymer Composition and Architecture,” Langmuir 2007, 23, 10746-10755.
11. Themistou, E.; Kanari, A.; Patrickios, C.S. “Thermolyzable Polymer Networks and Star Polymers Based on a Novel, Cleavable Acylal Dimethacrylate Cross-Linker: Synthesis, Characterization and Thermolysis,” J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2007, 45, 5811-5823.
12. Hadjiantoniou, N.A.; Patrickios, C.S. “Synthesis and Characterization of Amphiphilic Conetworks Based on Multiblock Copolymers,” Polymer 2007, 48, 7041-7048.