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Statistical, Gradient, Block and Graft Copolymers by Controlled/Living Radical Polymerizations

By Krzysztof Matyjaszewski , Kelly A. Davis

Book information

Publisher
Springer
Year
2002
ISBN
3540432442, 9783540432449
LCC
QD281.P6 F6 no. 159
Open Library ID
OL3658000M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (4909406 bytes)
Series
Advances in Polymer Science
Edition
1
Pages
203\171
Time added
2011-04-20 14:05:05

Description

This review is focused on controlled/living radical polymerization methods for the preparation of various copolymers. A brief introduction to the subject of radical polymerization, and early attempts to control it, is followed by a detailed examination of the literautre on controlled/living radical copolymerizations from the mid-90's until 2001. The topics covered include statistical/gradient, block, graft, and star copolymers and the polymerization methods used to produce them. These copolymers were prepared using three major controlled radical methods (either nitroxide mediated polymerization, atom transfer radical polymerization or degenerative transfer) and a combination of polymerization techniques, including transformation chemistry or the simultaneous/dual living polymerizations, to achieve the desired chain architecture or topology. An evaluation of the current state of the field is also presented.

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