Issue 5, 2014

Monodisperse functional microspheres from step-growth “click” polymerizations: preparation, functionalization and implementation

Abstract

Herein, we demonstrate that, monodisperse, cross-linked clickable microspheres are made via step-growth thiol–acrylate Michael addition polymerization. The diameter of the microsphere is varied from 1–10 μm, depending on the cross-link density and the reaction conditions. Implementations of these microspheres including functionalized microspheres for “click” chemistry, polymeric composites, fluorescent labeling and polymer degradation are discussed and/or demonstrated.

Graphical abstract: Monodisperse functional microspheres from step-growth “click” polymerizations: preparation, functionalization and implementation

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
19 Mae 2014
Accepted
18 Mezh. 2014
First published
18 Mezh. 2014

Mater. Horiz., 2014,1, 535-539

Monodisperse functional microspheres from step-growth “click” polymerizations: preparation, functionalization and implementation

C. Wang, M. Podgórski and C. N. Bowman, Mater. Horiz., 2014, 1, 535 DOI: 10.1039/C4MH00082J

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