scholarly journals Synthesis, characterization and properties of amphiphilic block copolymers of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate and polydimethylsiloxane prepared by atom transfer radical polymerization

2012 ◽  
Vol 44 (11) ◽  
pp. 1087-1097 ◽  
Author(s):  
Serkan Bas ◽  
Mark D Soucek
Keyword(s):  
Block Copolymers ◽  
Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization ◽  
Radical Polymerization ◽  
Amphiphilic Block Copolymers ◽  
Atom Transfer ◽  
Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate

Synthesis of Amphiphilic Block Copolymers by Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP)

1998 ◽  
Vol 31 (18) ◽  
pp. 6046-6052 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Mühlebach ◽  
Scott G. Gaynor ◽  
Krzysztof Matyjaszewski
Keyword(s):  
Block Copolymers ◽  
Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization ◽  
Radical Polymerization ◽  
Amphiphilic Block Copolymers ◽  
Atom Transfer

Functional Polyether-based Amphiphilic Block Copolymers Synthesized by Atom-transfer Radical Polymerization

2011 ◽  
Vol 64 (9) ◽  
pp. 1183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hazrat Hussain ◽  
Elkin Amado ◽  
Jörg Kressler
Keyword(s):  
Block Copolymers ◽  
Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization ◽  
Radical Polymerization ◽  
Amphiphilic Block Copolymers ◽  
Atom Transfer ◽  
Coupling Reactions ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Broad Variety ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Poly Propylene

This review deals with the synthesis, physical properties, and applications of amphiphilic block copolymers based on hydrophilic poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) or hydrophobic poly(propylene oxide) (PPO). Oligomeric PEO and PPO are frequently functionalized by converting their OH end groups into macroinitiators for atom-transfer radical polymerization. They are then used to generate additional blocks as part of complex copolymer architectures. Adding hydrophobic and hydrophilic blocks, respectively, leads to polymers with amphiphilic character in water. They are surface active and form micelles above a critical micellization concentration. Together with recent developments in post-polymerization techniques through quantitative coupling reactions (‘click’ chemistry) a broad variety of tailored functionalities can be introduced to the amphiphilic block copolymers. Examples are outlined including stimuli responsiveness, membrane penetrating ability, formation of multi-compartmentalized micelles, etc.

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