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Composite nanomaterials from functional copolymers

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Abstract

We have used nitroxide-mediated radical polymerization, atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP), and reversible addition-fragmentation-chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization for the preparation of both block copolymer/ metal nanoparticle composites and aqueous stimulus-responsive block copolymer assemblies. Block copolymers with alkyne-functional blocks for the ultimate preparation of cobalt nanoparticles have been prepared with some success by direct nitroxide-mediated polymerization of alkyne-functional monomers. Amphiphilic block copolymers designed to assemble into stimulus-responsive micelles in water have been prepared by ATRP and nitroxide-mediated polymerization from poly(ethylene oxide) macroinitiators. Aspects of the synthesis and characterization of these materials will be discussed, as will efforts toward the preparation of new alkoxyamine initiators from nitrosoalkanes for nitroxidemediated living free radical polymerization.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICAFPM 2009 - Proceedings of 2009 International Conference on Advanced Fibers and Polymer Materials
PublisherChemical Industry Press
Pages1013-1015
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)9787122067876
StatePublished - 2009
Event2009 International Conference on Advanced Fibers and Polymer Materials, ICAFPM 2009 - Shanghai, China
Duration: Oct 21 2009Oct 24 2009

Publication series

NameICAFPM 2009 - Proceedings of 2009 International Conference on Advanced Fibers and Polymer Materials
Volume2

Conference

Conference2009 International Conference on Advanced Fibers and Polymer Materials, ICAFPM 2009
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period10/21/0910/24/09

Keywords

  • Block Copolymers
  • Controlled Radical Polymerization
  • Nanoparticles

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