The formation of core cross-linked star polymers containing cores cross-linked by dynamic covalent imine bonds

Chem Commun (Camb). 2010 Sep 7;46(33):6051-3. doi: 10.1039/c0cc00691b. Epub 2010 Jul 23.

Abstract

Diblock copolymers possessing amino or aldehyde functions within one of their blocks were prepared using RAFT polymerization techniques. These polymers were shown to cross-link through dynamic imine bonds to form core cross-linked star polymers which display a size-dependency upon the concentration at which the cross-linking reactions are performed.