Rational synthesis of epoxy-functional spheres, worms and vesicles by RAFT aqueous emulsion polymerisation of glycidyl methacrylate
Fiona L. Hatton, Matthew J. Derry, Steven P. Armes
Abstract
The rational synthesis of epoxy-functional diblock copolymer nano-objects has been achieved by RAFT aqueous emulsion polymerisation of glycidyl methacrylate under mild conditions (50 °C, pH 7) to preserve the epoxy groups.
Topics & Concepts
Glycidyl methacrylateRaftEpoxyEmulsionEmulsion polymerizationAqueous solutionCopolymerMethacrylatePolymerizationPolymer chemistryChemical engineeringMaterials scienceChemistryOrganic chemistryComposite materialPolymerEngineeringAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationRadioactive element chemistry and processingInnovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques Innovation