The difference between photo-iniferter and conventional RAFT polymerization: high livingness enables the straightforward synthesis of multiblock copolymers
Anne‐Catherine Lehnen, Jan Kurki, Matthias Hartlieb
Abstract
The impact of reversible deactivation in photo-inifierter RAFT polymerization on control and livingness of the process is investigated. The findings are used to create multiblock copolymers with high molecular weight and efficient chain extension.
Topics & Concepts
RaftReversible addition−fragmentation chain-transfer polymerizationChain transferCopolymerPolymerizationPolymer chemistryPhotochemistryMaterials scienceChemistryChemical engineeringRadical polymerizationPolymerOrganic chemistryEngineeringAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationPhotopolymerization techniques and applicationsInnovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques Innovation