Abstract
A new one pot synthetic method has been developed for preparing amphiphilic block copolymers. The method makes use of episulfide anionic polymerization for generating symmetric or asymmetric tri- or multiblock copolymers with living mechanism. Important features of the method are (a) the use of in situ generated thiolates, which ensures reproducibility in the initiator concentration; (b) the mild character of the reactive species; therefore, also sensitive bioactive groups could be easily incorporated into the polymer structure; (c) the tolerance to impurities in the reagents and the one pot character, which allow the use of the method also by operators with limited skills in organic synthesis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 8913-8917 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Macromolecules |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 26 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 18 2001 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Organic Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry