Synthesis and characterization of telechelic polymers prepared by RAFT

摘要

Recent developments in controlled polymerizations (NMP, ATRP, RAFT) allow the synthesis of unique and well-defined architectures by radical mechanism. Those techniques can be employed to synthesize end-functional polymers, which can be used as building blocks for block copolymers, surfactants etc. Double functionality at both chain ends defines telechelic polymers. Those materials are of great interest for their ability to form triblock polymers or tailor made polymer networks by reaction with crosslinkers.