Thiol-Michael addition miniemulsion polymerizations: functional nanoparticles and reactive latex films

Abstract

Thiol-Michael addition polymerization is successfully implemented in a miniemulsion polymerization system. By off-stoichiometric polymerization between thiols and acrylates, inherently functionalized particles are facilely prepared in a single step. We demonstrate that the latex films from such particles are readily available for further modification and second-stage photo-curing.