Synthesis of Block Copolymers of 2- and 4-Vinylpyridine by RAFT Polymerization

Author

Anthony J. Convertine, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Brent S. Sumerlin
David B. Thomas
Andrew B. Lowe
Charles L. McCormick

Abstract

The synthesis of block copolymers of 2- and 4-vinylpyridine (VP) by reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization was discussed. All polymerization were conducted at 60 °C under a nitrogen atmosphere in septa-sealed vials. Absolute molecular weights were determined by online light scattering. Good end-group control was demonstrated by utilizing the resulting homopolymers as macro-chain-transfer agents.

Recommended Citation

A. J. Convertine et al., "Synthesis of Block Copolymers of 2- and 4-Vinylpyridine by RAFT Polymerization," Macromolecules, vol. 36, no. 13, pp. 4679 - 4681, American Chemical Society (ACS), Jul 2003.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1021/ma034361l

Department(s)

Materials Science and Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Homopolymerization; Light scattering; Molecular weight; Monomers; Size exclusion chromatography; Synthesis (chemical), Radical polymerization, Block copolymers

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0024-9297

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2003 American Chemical Society (ACS), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jul 2003