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ICAR ATRP in PEG With Low Concentration of Cu(II) Catalyst: A Versatile Method for Synthesis of Block Copolymer Nanoassemblies Under Dispersion Polymerization

ICAR ATRP in PEG With Low Concentration of Cu(II) Catalyst: A Versatile Method for Synthesis of Block Copolymer Nanoassemblies Under Dispersion Polymerization

Yixin Wang, Guang Han, Wenfeng Duan, Wangqing Zhang

Macromol Rapid Commun. 2019 Jan;40(2):e1800140.

PMID: 29687509

Abstract:

A versatile method for synthesis of block copolymer nanoassemblies via initiators for continuous activator regeneration (ICAR) atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) dispersion polymerization in a low molecular weight poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) is discussed. This ICAR ATRP dispersion polymerization uses a low concentration of CuBr2 catalyst, which is stable under atmospheric conditions and is soluble in most polar solvents and employs a polymerization medium of viscous and nonvolatile PEG. Through this ICAR ATRP dispersion polymerization, various block copolymer nanoassemblies, including poly(ethylene glycol)-block-polystyrene, poly(ethylene glycol)-block-poly(methyl methacrylate), and poly(2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate)-block-poly(methyl methacrylate), have been synthesized. The parameters affecting the size and morphology of the block copolymer nanoassemblies are briefly discussed.

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AP25703791	Poly(2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate)		25703-79-1	Price
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