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RAFT synthesis of poly(vinylpyrrolidone) amine and preparation of a water-soluble C<sub>60</sub>-PVP conjugate

Safwan Aroua, Elisha Gabrielle V. Tiu, Maxime Ayer, Takashi Ishikawa, Yoko Yamakoshi

Polymer Chemistry · 2015 · 28 citations · 21 references

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Abstract

A well-defined C<sub>60</sub>-PVP conjugate with a sufficient water-solubility was successfully synthesized by RAFT polymerization of NVP and subsequent reaction with a C<sub>60</sub> acid anhydride derivative.

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