Synthesis of amphiphilic polyelectrolyte block copolymers using 'living' radical polymerization. Application as stabilizers in emulsion polymerization

摘要

This paper describes the synthesis of amphiphilic block copolymers composed of an ionic poly(styrenesulfonate) first segment and a hydrophobic polystyrene second one, using TEMPO-mediated "living" radical polymerization. These copolymers proved to be efficient stabilizers in the emulsion polymerization of styrene. [References: 12]