Single cyclized molecule structures from RAFT homopolymerization of multi-vinyl monomers

Chem Commun (Camb). 2012 Mar 25;48(25):3085-7. doi: 10.1039/c2cc17780c. Epub 2012 Feb 17.

Abstract

We explore a kinetically controlled strategy to suppress the gelation in the homopolymerization of multi-vinyl monomers (MVMs) via RAFT polymerization. We report the generation of 3D single cyclized polymer structures from the RAFT process, which significantly contradicts the classic F-S theory. This approach enables synthesis of a new generation of nanosize macromolecular architectures.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cyclization
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nanostructures
  • Polymerization*
  • Vinyl Compounds / chemistry*

Substances

  • Vinyl Compounds