Nektarios Nikolaos Pirmettis

Mr. Nektarios Nikolaos Pirmettis


Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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9 June 2025 in Polymers
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EKElina N. Kitiri
Elina N. Kitiri
Antonio SheganiAntonio Shegani
Antonio Shegani
IKIoannis Kopanos
Ioannis Kopanos
NPNektarios Nikolaos Pirmettis
Nektarios Nikolaos Pirmettis
CTCHARALAMPOS TRIANTIS
CHARALAMPOS TRIANTIS
Maria D. Rikkou-KalourkotiMaria D. Rikkou-Kalourkoti
Maria D. Rikkou-Kalourkoti
Amphiphilic diblock copolymers comprising polyethylene glycol (PEG) and 1-vinyl imidazole (VIM) were synthesized using reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization. The study focused on the synthesis of well-defined nanostructures with tunable composition and their functional modification for biomedical applications. The successful polymerization of PEG-b-PVIM diblock copolymers was confirmed via 1H NMR spectroscopy, and their molecular weights were analyzed using gel permeation chromatography (GPC). The copolymers exhibited pH-responsive behavior, with effective pK values of approximately 4.2. To facilitate radiolabeling and in vivo tracking, a post-polymerization modification enabled the conjugation of a 1,4,7-Triazacyclononane-1,4,7-triacetic acid (NOTA) chelator via aminolysis. The final conjugates were purified and characterized, confirming successful functionalization. These findings highlight the potential of PEGx-b-PVIMy diblock copolymers for biomedical applications.