Amphiphilic block copolymers prepared via controlled radical polymerization as surfactants for emulsion polymerization

Authors
Burguiere, C Pascual, S Coutin, B Polton, A Tardi, M Charleux, B Matyjaszewski, K Vairon, JP
Citation
C. Burguiere et al., Amphiphilic block copolymers prepared via controlled radical polymerization as surfactants for emulsion polymerization, MACRO SYMP, 150, 2000, pp. 39-44
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Organic Chemistry/Polymer Science
Journal title
MACROMOLECULAR SYMPOSIA
ISSN journal
10221360 → ACNP
Volume
150
Year of publication
2000
Pages
39 - 44
Database
ISI
SICI code
1022-1360(200002)150:<39:ABCPVC>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
Amphiphilic block copolymers were synthesized by controlled radical polymer ization using either atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) or a nitro xide-mediated technique. Those copolymers have a hydrophobic block which is composed of polystyrene and a polyelectrolyte hydrophilic block which is e ither anionic (poly(acrylic acid)) or cationic (poly(vinylbenzyltriethyl am monium chloride)). They proved to be efficient stabilizers in the free-radi cal emulsion polymerization of styrene.