Using Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer Polymerization to Synthesize Well-Defined Polymer

2013 ◽  
Vol 781-784 ◽  
pp. 415-418
Author(s):  
Shou Juan Bian ◽  
Ying Juan Fu ◽  
Meng Hua Qin
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Chain Transfer ◽  
Raft Polymerization ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
Reversible Addition ◽  
Complex Architectures ◽  
Versatile Tool ◽  
Green Polymers ◽  
Controlled Structure ◽  
Chain Transfer Polymerization

As an effective and versatile tool for production of functional polymer, RAFT polymerization has been successfully applied to the polymerization of block copolymers and other polymers of complex architectures with precisely controlled structure, molecular weight, and polydispersity. It has the ability to control polymerization of most monomers and has fine compatibility with reaction conditions. The present article summarized some of the features of the RAFT process, and reviewed the recent advances in the production of green polymers.

scholarly journals Nano-Assemblies from Amphiphilic PnBA-b-POEGA Copolymers as Drug Nanocarriers

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1164
Author(s):  
Angeliki Chroni ◽  
Thomas Mavromoustakos ◽  
Stergios Pispas
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Chain Transfer ◽  
Raft Polymerization ◽  
Polymeric Nanocarriers ◽  
Reversible Addition ◽  
2D Noesy ◽  
Drug Nanocarriers ◽  
Glycol Methyl Ether ◽  
Different Molecular Weight

The focus of this study is the development of highly stable losartan potassium (LSR) polymeric nanocarriers. Two novel amphiphilic poly(n-butyl acrylate)-block-poly(oligo(ethylene glycol) methyl ether acrylate) (PnBA-b-POEGA) copolymers with different molecular weight (Mw) of PnBA are synthesized via reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization, followed by the encapsulation of LSR into both PnBA-b-POEGA micelles. Based on dynamic light scattering (DLS), the PnBA30-b-POEGA70 and PnBA27-b-POEGA73 (where the subscripts denote wt.% composition of the components) copolymers formed micelles of 10 nm and 24 nm in water. The LSR-loaded PnBA-b-POEGA nanocarriers presented increased size and greater mass nanostructures compared to empty micelles, implying the successful loading of LSR into the inner hydrophobic domains. A thorough NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) characterization of the LSR-loaded PnBA-b-POEGA nanocarriers was conducted. Strong intermolecular interactions between the biphenyl ring and the butyl chain of LSR with the methylene signals of PnBA were evidenced by 2D-NOESY experiments. The highest hydrophobicity of the PnBA27-b-POEGA73 micelles contributed to an efficient encapsulation of LSR into the micelles exhibiting a greater value of %EE compared to PnBA30-b-POEGA70 + 50% LSR nanocarriers. Ultrasound release profiles of LSR signified that a great amount of the encapsulated LSR is strongly attached to both PnBA30-b-POEGA70 and PnBA27-b-POEGA73 micelles.

scholarly journals Reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer polymerization - RAFT

2004 ◽  
Vol 58 (11) ◽  
pp. 514-520
Author(s):  
Milena Avramovic ◽  
Lynne Katsikas ◽  
Branko Dunjic ◽  
Ivanka Popovic
Keyword(s):  
Radical Polymerization ◽  
Chain Transfer ◽  
Raft Polymerization ◽  
General Structure ◽  
Controlled Radical Polymerization ◽  
Molecular Structures ◽  
Reversible Addition ◽  
Chain Transfer Polymerization

The fundamentals of controlled radical polymerization are presented in this review. The paper focuses on reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization. The mechanism and specifics of this type of polymerization are discussed, as are the possibilities of synthesizing complex macro-molecular structures. The synthesis and properties of RAFT agents, of the general structure Z-C(=S)-S-R, are presented.

PET-RAFT polymerization catalyzed by cadmium selenide quantum dots (QDs): Grafting-from QDs photocatalysts to make polymer nanocomposites

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1018-1024 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yifan Zhu ◽  
Eilaf Egap
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Cadmium Selenide ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposites ◽  
Chain Transfer ◽  
Raft Polymerization ◽  
Cdse Qds ◽  
Reversible Addition ◽  
Cadmium Selenide Quantum Dots ◽  
Grafting From ◽  
Chain Transfer Polymerization

We report herein the first example of light-controlled radical reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer polymerization facilitated by cadmium selenide quantum dots and the grafting-from CdSe QDs to create polymer-QDs nanocomposites.

Controlled/Living Radical Polymerization of Semifluorinated (Meth)acrylates

Synlett ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (12) ◽  
pp. 1543-1551 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mao Chen ◽  
Honghong Gong ◽  
Yu Gu
Keyword(s):  
Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization ◽  
Radical Polymerization ◽  
Chain Transfer ◽  
Raft Polymerization ◽  
Living Radical Polymerization ◽  
Atom Transfer ◽  
Reversible Addition ◽  
Controlled Living Radical Polymerization ◽  
Chain Transfer Polymerization ◽  
Semifluorinated Polymers

Fluorinated polymers are important materials for applications in many areas. This article summarizes the development of controlled/living radical polymerization (CRP) of semifluorinated (meth)acrylates, and briefly introduces their reaction mechanisms. While the classical CRP such as atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP), reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization and nitroxide-mediated radical polymerization (NMP) have promoted the preparation of semifluorinated polymers with tailor-designed architectures, recent development of photo-CRP has led to unprecedented accuracy and monomer scope. We expect that synthetic advances will facilitate the engineering of advanced fluorinated materials with unique properties.1 Introduction2 Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization3 Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer Polymerization4 Nitroxide-Mediated Radical Polymerization5 Photo-CRP Mediated with Metal Complexes6 Metal-free Photo-CRP7 Conclusion

scholarly journals Synthesis and characterization of triphenylamine and Bbis(indolyl)methane center-functionalized polymer via reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization

e-Polymers ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Xu ◽  
Wei Shang ◽  
Jian Zhu ◽  
Zhenping Cheng ◽  
Nianchen Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Chain Transfer ◽  
Raft Polymerization ◽  
Chloroform Solution ◽  
Monomer Conversion ◽  
Benzyl Ester ◽  
Chain Extension ◽  
Reversible Addition ◽  
Raft Agent ◽  
Cyclic Voltammetry Method

AbstractA novel bis-functional reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) agent bearing triphenylamine (TPA) and bis(indolyl)methane (BIM) groups, {4-[bis(1-carbodithioic acid benzyl ester-indol-3-yl)methyl]phenyl}diphenylamine (BCIMPDPA), was synthesized and successfully used as the RAFT agent to mediate the polymerization of styrene (St). The polymerization results showed that reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization of St could be well controlled. The kinetic plot showed it was of first order and the numberaverage molecular weight (Mn(GPC)) of the polymer measured by GPC increased linearly with monomer conversion, simultaneously, the molecular weight distribution of the polymer was also relatively narrow. In addition, the existence of the TPA and BIM groups in the middle of polymer chain was confirmed by chain extension reaction and 1H NMR spectrum. The optical properties of the functionalized polystyrene (PS) in chloroform solution were also investigated. Furthermore, the redox process of the RAFT agent and the functionalized PS were studied by cyclic voltammetry method.

scholarly journals Polypyridyl Ru(ii)-derivatized polypropylacrylate polymer with a terminal water oxidation catalyst. Application of reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer polymerization

2015 ◽  
Vol 44 (18) ◽  
pp. 8640-8648 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhen Fang ◽  
Akitaka Ito ◽  
Hanlin Luo ◽  
Dennis L. Ashford ◽  
Javier J. Concepcion ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Oxidation ◽  
Chain Transfer ◽  
Raft Polymerization ◽  
Oxidation Catalyst ◽  
Reversible Addition ◽  
Chain Transfer Polymerization

A ruthenium containing poly(propylmethacrylate) derivative was synthesized by RAFT polymerization and end-capped with a catalyst derivative.

Synthesis and characterization of high molecular weight and low dispersity polystyrene homopolymers by RAFT polymerization

e-Polymers ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng Jin ◽  
Chun Liu ◽  
Bo Jiang ◽  
Qin-jian in
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
High Molecular Weight ◽  
Chain Transfer ◽  
Raft Polymerization ◽  
Polymerization Temperature ◽  
Polymer Molecular Weight ◽  
Mild Conditions ◽  
Reversible Addition ◽  
Polymerization Method

AbstractHigh molecular weight polystyrene homopolymers with low dispersity were synthesized by a reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization method using 0.03 and 0.3 wt% of cumyl dithiobenzoate (CDB) vs. styrene (St) and the azobis(isobutyronitrile) initiator, at the polymerization temperature of 60 or 70 °C. The optimal high molecular weight polystyrene via this synthetic scheme shows Mw = 46.5×104, Mn = 33.3×104, and a dispersity of 1.40. The polystyrene chain contains a dithiobenzoate C=S moiety and thus can be used as a macro-chain-transfer agent for the polymerization of other monomers and for the synthesis of diversified block copolymers under mild conditions. The changes of the polystyrene molecular weight and dispersity were studied by the influences of the initial concentration ratio of CDB to styrene ([CDB]0/[St]0), the polymerization temperature, and the polymerization time. The PS molecular weight is inversely proportional to the [CDB]0/[St]0 ratio. Decreasing CDB from 0.3 to 0.03 wt%, a high MW PS was obtained, while the dispersity was observed to increase from 1.10 to 1.40. The PS molecular weight increases with the increase of the reaction time, while the dispersity of PS varies little from 1.12 to 1.23. The molecular weight and dispersity increase with the increase of the polymerization temperature. As the temperature arises from 60°C to 70°C, the conversion increases considerably from 25.8% to 39.9%, and the dispersity increases slightly from 1.15 to 1.17. As the temperature reaches 80°C, the conversion increases considerably to 64.7%, and the dispersity increases to 1.53. The polymer molecular weight of the polystyrene prepared by the RAFT method is suitable for the applications of engineering materials.

scholarly journals Role of Lewis Acids in Preventing the Degradation of Dithioester-Dormant Species in the RAFT Polymerization of Acrylamides in Methanol to Enable the Successful Dual Control of Molecular Weight and Tacticity

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuji Imamura ◽  
Shigeru Yamago
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Lewis Acids ◽  
Chain Transfer ◽  
Raft Polymerization ◽  
Degradation Mechanism ◽  
Earth Metal ◽  
Nucleophilic Attack ◽  
Molecular Weights ◽  
Reversible Addition ◽  
Metal Triflates

Reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization of acrylamide in methanol using dithioester RAFT chain-transfer agents was unsuccessful due to degradation of the end group. However, this degradation was completely suppressed by the addition of rare-earth metal triflates (RMTs). As RMTs are effective for the stereoselective polymerization of acrylamides, RAFT polymerization in the presence of RMTs afforded the corresponding poly(acrylamide)s with controlled molecular weight and tacticity. The conditions allowed the synthesis of high-molecular-weight polyacrylamides with molecular weights up to 168,000, low dispersity (<1.5) and high tacticity (90% <i>meso</i> diad selectivity). The degradation mechanism initiated by nucleophilic attack of acrylamide on the dithioester group was experimentally clarified for the first time. As RMT is a Lewis acid, its coordination to the amide group of acrylamide reduces its nucleophilicity.

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