Polymerization-Induced Self-Assembly of Block Copolymer Nano-objects via RAFT Aqueous Dispersion Polymerization

By N. Warren, S. Armes. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2014

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In this Perspective, we discuss the recent development of polymerization-induced self-assembly mediated by reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) aqueous dispersion polymerization. This approach has quickly become a powerful and versatile technique for the synthesis of a wide range of bespoke organic diblock copolymer nano-objects of controllable size, morphology, and surface functionality. Given its potential scalability, such environmentally-friendly formulations are expected to offer many potential applications, such as novel Pickering emulsifiers, efficient microencapsulation vehicles, and sterilizable thermo-responsive hydrogels for the cost-effective long-term storage of mammalian cells.

Subfields: Biomaterials, Materials Chemistry, Organic Chemistry

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• Polymerization-induced self-assembly of block copolymer nanoparticles via RAFT non-aqueous dispersion polymerization (2016, methodology): “Similar transient copolymer morphologies have been observed for RAFT aqueous dispersion polymerization formulatio ns [33], and also during post-polymerization processing of block copolymers [25] .”