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Synthesis of multi-block copolymer stars using a simple iterative Cu(0)-mediated radical polymerization technique†

Cyrille Boyer,a   Aurelia Derveaux,a   Per B. Zetterlunda  and  Michael R. Whittaker*a  
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a Centre for Advanced Macromolecular Design (CAMD), School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
E-mail: mikey.whittaker@unsw.edu.au

Abstract

In this communication, we describe a simple and highly efficient route to well-defined multi-block star copolymers based on copper(0)-mediated living radical polymerization. The technique involves a core first approach using a multi-functional initiator in connection with iterative copper(0)-mediated radical polymerization steps. Importantly, purification is not required between the successive chain extension steps as complete monomer conversion is reached before the addition of each consecutive monomer type.

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https://doi.org/10.1039/C1PY00384D
Submitted
29 Aug 2011
Accepted
14 Sep 2011
First published
30 Sep 2011
Polym. Chem., 2012,3, 117-123
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Synthesis of multi-block copolymer stars using a simple iterative Cu(0)-mediated radical polymerization technique

C. Boyer, A. Derveaux, P. B. Zetterlund and M. R. Whittaker, Polym. Chem., 2012, 3, 117
DOI: 10.1039/C1PY00384D

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