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Synthesis of amphiphilic polyelectrolyte block copolymers using "living" radical polymerization. Application as stabilizers in emulsion polymerization
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1998
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Radical PolymerizationEngineeringResponsive PolymersBiomedical EngineeringChemistryPolymersChemical EngineeringPolymer ProcessingAmphiphilic Block CopolymersPolymer ChemistryIonic PolyBlock Co-polymersPolymer ScienceEmulsion PolymerizationPolymer CharacterizationAmphiphilic SystemPolymerization KineticsPolymer ReactionPolymer Synthesis
This paper describes the synthesis of amphiphilic block copolymers composed of an ionic poly(styrenesulfonate) first segment and a hydrophobic polystyrene second one, using TEMPO-mediated “living” radical polymerization. These copolymers proved to be efficient stabilizers in the emulsion polymerization of styrene.