RAFT step-growth polymerization <i>via</i> the Z-group approach and deconstruction by RAFT interchange
Jiajia Li, Joji Tanaka, Qing Li, Claire J. Wang, Sergei S. Sheiko, Samantha Marie Clouthier, Jian Zhu, Wei You
Abstract
the RAFT interchange process with exogeneous RAFT agents, generating smaller uniform species with narrow molecular weight distribution. In addition, the telechelic bifunctional RAFT agent nature after deconstruction allows repolymerization, showing a promising method for recycling common vinyl polymers.
Topics & Concepts
RaftReversible addition−fragmentation chain-transfer polymerizationDeconstruction (building)Group (periodic table)PolymerizationChemistryRadical polymerizationPolymerBiologyOrganic chemistryEcologyAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationThermal and Kinetic AnalysisPolymer Nanocomposites and Properties