Novel polyelectrolytes with regular structure - Synthesis, properties and applications

Cationic polyelectrolytes and polymeric betaines with narrow molecular weig ht distribution as well as block copolymers containing charged and uncharge d blocks of different hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity were synthesized by dif ferent routes of radical polymerization. The cationic polyelectrolytes were characterized with respect to solution properties and electrolyte behaviou r. The block copolymers serve as powerful stabilizers in precipitation and emulsion polymerization processes.