Hyperbranched Polymers via RAFT Self-Condensing Vinyl Polymerization

Authors

Jawaher A. Alfurhood, University of Florida
Patricia R. Bachler, University of FloridaFollow
Brent S. Sumerlin, University of Florida

ORCID

0000-0002-7836-7262

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Polymer Chemistry

ISSN

1759-9962

Publication Date

5-28-2016

Abstract

RAFT-mediated self-condensing vinyl polymerization is a promising synthetic tool to create well-defined hyperbranched polymers. The functional group tolerance of RAFT, as well as the inherent ability to install readily functionalizable end groups, allow for formation of highly functionalized materials with unique properties. Due to the controlled nature of RAFT, it is possible to synthesize polymers with predetermined branching frequencies, resulting in materials with tunable properties and readily tailored macromolecular structure. This minireview gives an overview of this emerging field, emphasizing structural variety, monomer functionality, and post-polymerization modifications that have been employed to prepare previously inaccessible materials.

DOI

10.1039/C6PY00571C

Volume

7

Issue

20

First Page

3361

Last Page

3369

Comments

©Royal Society of Chemistry 2016

NSUWorks Citation

Alfurhood, J. A., Bachler, P. R., & Sumerlin, B. S. (2016). Hyperbranched Polymers via RAFT Self-Condensing Vinyl Polymerization. Polymer Chemistry, 7, (20), 3361 - 3369. https://doi.org/10.1039/C6PY00571C. Retrieved from https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cnso_chemphys_facarticles/213