6.13 - Well-Defined Block Copolymers

M. U. Kahveci, Y. Yagci, A. Avgeropoulos, C. Tsitsilianis

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Abstract

The current study summarizes the recent advances in the design and synthesis of well-defined block polymers of various topologies prepared by different synthetic routes involving either only one polymerization mechanism or a combination of different polymerization techniques, namely, mechanistic transformations. A remarkable achievement in living/controlled polymerization methods has encouraged the synthesis of tailor-made block copolymers with specific macromolecular architecture, chemical composition/functionality, controlled molecular weight, low molecular polydispersity, and corresponding minimized heterogeneity. Thus, this chapter focuses on the methodologies involving living/controlled polymerization techniques for preparation of polymeric materials with desired fine properties.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPolymer Science
Subtitle of host publicationa Comprehensive Reference: Volume 1-10
PublisherElsevier
Pages455-509
Number of pages55
Volume1-10
ISBN (Electronic)9780080878621
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2012

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Keywords

  • Anionic polymerization
  • AROP
  • ATRP
  • Block copolymers
  • Cationic polymerization
  • Coupling
  • CROP
  • Free radical polymerization
  • Living/controlled polymerization
  • Metathesis polymerization
  • RAFT
  • Transformation reaction

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