Synthesis of diblock copolymer spheres, worms and vesicles <i>via</i> RAFT aqueous emulsion polymerization of hydroxybutyl methacrylate
Saul J. Hunter, Joseph R. Lovett, Oleksandr O. Mykhaylyk, Elizabeth R. Jones, Steven P. Armes
Abstract
RAFT aqueous emulsion polymerization of hydroxybutyl methacrylate using a poly(glycerol monomethacrylate) precursor leads to diblock copolymer spheres, worms or vesicles. A pseudo-phase diagram is constructed and the vesicles are briefly evaluated as a Pickering emulsifier.
Topics & Concepts
RaftCopolymerVesicleMethacrylateEmulsion polymerizationPolymer chemistryAqueous solutionPolymerizationEmulsionReversible addition−fragmentation chain-transfer polymerizationChemical engineeringPickering emulsionChemistryMaterials scienceRadical polymerizationOrganic chemistryMembranePolymerEngineeringBiochemistryPickering emulsions and particle stabilizationAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationSurfactants and Colloidal Systems