New routes to functionalized polymers:elucidation of a novel strategy for chain end functionalization and the development of improved third generation nitroxides

摘要

In the last few years a considerable amount of attention has been directed towards the study of nanoscopic structures and materials [1].Noticeably,the development of well-defined materials and the ability to fine tune key macromolecular features is recognized as a powerful too [2].Here,a considerable effort has been devoted to the creation of 'living' free radical strategies for the synthesis of well-defined polymers with controlled incorporation of functional groups [3].