A healable thermo-reversible functional polymer prepared via RAFT polymerization and ultrafast ‘click’ chemistry using a triazolinedione derivative

Abstract

This communication reports the preparation and characterization of a functional polymer bearing a pendant indole group via a reversible-addition fragmentation and chain transfer (RAFT) process followed by its modification via an Alder-ene ‘click’ reaction using a 1,2,4-triazoline-3,5-dione (TAD) derivative. The resultant functional polymer showed thermo-reversible as well as healing characteristics.