DNA is remarkable because of its highly selective molecular recognition properties and self-assembly behavior. Recent attempts in generating biomimetic synthetic polymers have been flawed by a lack of structural control. To overcome this shortcoming, we generated molecular recognition polymers and copolymers containing a regioselective arrangement of thymine/uracil analogs via Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization (ROMP). The ROMP of exo-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2,3-dicarboximide was found to fulfill the criteria for a living polymerization. This gave access to polymers with narrow molecular weight distribution and well-controlled architecture. Furthermore, the living character of the reaction allowed for the facile synthesis of diblock copolymers. We have synthesized diblock copolymers containing a small hydrophilic block bearing molecular recognition units and a longer hydrophobic block consisting of long pendant alkyl chains. These copolymers undergo self-assembly into nanoscale aggregates with surface localized multi-point hydrogen bonding sites. Finally, molecular recognition properties of monomers and polymers containing the thymine/uracil analogs were characterized by 1H NMR and HPLC.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1990. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 201-210). Also available via the Internet

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Lehigh University, 2007. / Adviser: Andrew Klein.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1991. / Vita. Abstract. No film copy made for this title. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 243-254). Also available via the Internet.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 69-05, Section: B, page: 3024. Adviser: Jeffrey Moore. Includes bibliographical references. Available on microfilm from Pro Quest Information and Learning.

Thèses (M.Sc.)--Université de Sherbrooke (Canada), 2006. / Titre de l'écran-titre (visionné le 22 oct. 2007). In ProQuest dissertations and theses. Publié aussi en version papier.

Thesis (doctoral)--Technische Universiteit Delft, 2002. / "Ter verkrijging van de graad van doctor aan de Technische Universiteit Delft, op gezag van de Ractor Magnificus Prof. dr. ir. J.T. Fokkema in het openbaar te verdedigen op dinsdag 29 oktober 2002 om 13:30 uur door." Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (doctoral)--Technische Universiteit Delft, 2002. / "Ter verkrijging van de graad van doctor aan de Technische Universiteit Delft, op gezag van de Ractor Magnificus Prof. dr. ir. J.T. Fokkema in het openbaar te verdedigen op dinsdag 29 oktober 2002 om 13:30 uur door." Includes bibliographical references.

Münster (Westfalen), Univ., Diss., 2004. / Computerdatei im Fernzugriff.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Lehigh University, 2009. / Advisers: Andrew Klein; Mohamed El-Aasser.