Amphiphilic Block Copolymers Synthesized via RAFT: Stimulus-Induced Nanoscale Assembly and Cross-Linking In Aqueous Media

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-13-2009

Department

Polymers and High Performance Materials

Abstract

In this chapter we present an overview of amphiphilic block copolymer systems synthesized via reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization in our group. The solution behavior of these systems as a function of temperature, pH, or electrolyte concentration is discussed. In addition, an overview of the cross-linking of such systems utilizing covalent cross-linking, interpolyelectrolyte complexation, or in situ metal chelation is presented.

Publication Title

ACS Symposium Series

Volume

1024

First Page

195

Last Page

215

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