Synthesis of well-defined diblock copolymer nano-objects by RAFT non-aqueous emulsion polymerization of <i>N</i>-(2-acryloyloxy)ethyl pyrrolidone in non-polar media
R. R. Gibson, Alan Fernyhough, Osama M. Musa, Steven P. Armes
Abstract
RAFT <italic>non-aqueous emulsion</italic> polymerization of <italic>N</italic>-(2-acryloyloxy)ethyl pyrrolidone in <italic>n</italic>-dodecane using a poly(stearyl methacrylate) precursor is used to prepare sterically-stabilized nanoparticles, which are evaluated as a putative Pickering emulsifier.
Topics & Concepts
CopolymerRaftDodecanePolymer chemistryMethacrylateEmulsion polymerizationAqueous mediumPolymerizationAqueous solutionEmulsionChemistryChemical engineeringMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryPolymerEngineeringAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationPickering emulsions and particle stabilizationSurfactants and Colloidal Systems