One-Pot Synthesis of Strong Anionic/Charge-Neutral Amphiphilic Block Copolymers.

ABSTRACT: Despite the ever more versatile polymerization techniques that are becoming available, the synthesis of macromolecules with tailored functionalities can remain a lengthy endeavor. This becomes more conspicuous when the implementation of incompatible chemistries (i.e., strong polyelectrolytes) within sequence-controlled polymers is desired, often requiring (i) polymerization, (ii) chain extension, and (iii) postpolymerization modification. Herein, we explore the production of strong anionic/charge-neutral block copolymers (BCPs) in a one-pot fashion. This straightforward three-step process includes the synthesis of a macroinitiator and chain extension via rapid and efficient photomediated atom transfer radical polymerization, followed by in situ deprotection to expose the polyanionic domain

SUBMITTER: Pelras T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10433517 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature