A new paradigm in polymerization induced self-assembly (PISA): Exploitation of “non-living” addition–fragmentation chain transfer (AFCT) polymerization

Polymerization-induced self-assembly (PISA) is conducted based on “non-living” radical dispersion polymerization in the form of addition–fragmentation chain transfer (AFCT) polymerization. AFCT polymerization of benzyl methacrylate in ethanol using a polymeric AFCT agent comprising poly(ethylene gly...

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Published inPolymer chemistry Vol. 8; no. 29; pp. 4177 - 4181
Main Authors Zhou, Dewen, Kuchel, Rhiannon P., Zetterlund, Per B.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 07.08.2017
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ISSN1759-9954
1759-9962
DOI10.1039/C7PY00998D

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Summary:Polymerization-induced self-assembly (PISA) is conducted based on “non-living” radical dispersion polymerization in the form of addition–fragmentation chain transfer (AFCT) polymerization. AFCT polymerization of benzyl methacrylate in ethanol using a polymeric AFCT agent comprising poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate generates an amphiphilic copolymer which subsequently self-assembles into various morphologies. This novel approach may expand the scope of PISA for synthesis of sulfur-free polymeric (nano)particles.
ISSN:1759-9954
1759-9962
DOI:10.1039/C7PY00998D