POLY 243 |
| Branched copolymers were prepared by reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization with an acryloyl trithiocarbonate chain transfer agent (CTA) prepared by azide-alkyne click chemistry. By appropriate selection of branching density and end group identity, the synthesis of tunable temperature responsive materials is possible. The approach employed in this report can be extended to the preparation of branched copolymers from any monomer capable of being polymerized by RAFT. Due to the high local concentration of sulfur-containing end groups, these polymers may have applications in the field of bioconjugation, surface immobilization, etc. |
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Excellence in Graduate Polymer Science Research
8:25 AM-11:40 AM, Monday, April 7, 2008 Hilton New Orleans Riverside -- Grand Salon 18, Oral
Division of Polymer Chemistry |