Synthesis of poly(stearyl methacrylate)-poly(2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate) diblock copolymer nanoparticles <i>via</i> RAFT dispersion polymerization of 2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate in mineral oil
Csilla György, Saul J. Hunter, Chloé Girou, Matthew J. Derry, Steven P. Armes
Abstract
RAFT dispersion polymerization of 2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate produces diblock copolymer spheres, worms or vesicles in mineral oil; the Pickering emulsifier performance of the spheres is examined.
Topics & Concepts
MethacrylateDispersion polymerizationCopolymerPolymer chemistryMaterials sciencePolymerizationRaftChemical engineeringDispersion (optics)PolymerComposite materialOpticsPhysicsEngineeringAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationPickering emulsions and particle stabilizationInnovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques Innovation