Polymerization-induced self-assembly <i>via</i> RAFT in emulsion: effect of Z-group on the nucleation step
Thiago R. Guimarães, Y. Loong Bong, Steven Thompson, Graeme Moad, Sébastien Perrier, Per B. Zetterlund
Abstract
It is demonstrated that the nature of the Z-group of trithiocarbonate RAFT agents can have a major effect on the nucleation step of aqueous RAFT PISA performed as emulsion polymerization.
Topics & Concepts
RaftNucleationEmulsion polymerizationEmulsionPolymerizationReversible addition−fragmentation chain-transfer polymerizationPolymer chemistryChemistryAqueous solutionGroup (periodic table)Chemical engineeringRadical polymerizationOrganic chemistryPolymerEngineeringAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationSupramolecular Chemistry and ComplexesLuminescence and Fluorescent Materials