Tuning dispersity of linear polymers and polymeric brushes grown from nanoparticles by atom transfer radical polymerization
Rongguan Yin, Zongyu Wang, Michael R. Bockstaller, Krzysztof Matyjaszewski
Abstract
Molecular weight distribution imposes considerable influence on the properties of polymers, making it an important parameter, impacting morphology and structural behavior of polymeric materials.
Topics & Concepts
DispersityAtom-transfer radical-polymerizationPolymerPolymer chemistryMolar mass distributionMaterials sciencePolymerizationNanoparticleLinear polymerChemical engineeringRadical polymerizationPolymer scienceNanotechnologyComposite materialEngineeringAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationPolymer Surface Interaction StudiesNanofabrication and Lithography Techniques