Well-Defined Amphiphilic Block Copolymers and Nano-objects Formedin Situvia RAFT-Mediated Aqueous Emulsion Polymerization

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Abstract

A hydrophilic poly(methacrylic acid-co-poly(ethylene oxide) methyl ether methacrylate) copolymer with a trithiocarbonate reactive group was used in the free-radical, batch emulsion polymerization of styrene. It allowed fast polymerizations and high final conversions to be achieved, and the parameters for a good control over the formation of well-defined amphiphilic diblock copolymers were identified. These diblock copolymers self-assembled in situ into nano-objects of various morphologies upon chain extension. Achieving a good control over the formed diblock copolymers was shown to be an important step toward a better understanding of the parameters that affect the shape and size of the self-assembled objects, the ultimate goal being the ability to predict and fine-tune them on purpose.

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