“…Although the incompletely condensed POSS derivatives have generally been used as precursors for mono-functionalized POSSs, 51,52 they can also serve as three-dimensional scaffolds of tripodal molecules such as initiators, 53 ligands for transition metals 54 and cross-linking agents. 42,55 Hence, precisely defined POSS emulsifiers with multiple hydrophobic and hydrophilic substituents would exploit the threedimensional structure of POSS to its fullest extent. Additionally, it is expected that incompletely condensed POSSs can effectively restrict crystallinity by lowering the rigidity to gain solubility, without losing thermal stability, in comparison with completely condensed POSSs, which could result in aggregation (aggregation formation due to the high crystallinity has been utilized for construction of micro-structures; e.g., see Hayakawa et al 28 , Hirai et al 29 , , Hirai et al 30 , Ishida et al 31 ).…”