The average activation− deactivation equilibrium constant,〈 K∟, was determined on a
theoretical basis for controlled free-radical copolymerizations operating via a reversible …

Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) with large actuation strain and high energy density are
highly desirable for actuating soft robots. However, DEAs usually require high driving …

Nanocomposites of graphene oxide with polyacrylates with varying numbers of carbon
atoms from 10 to 18 were prepared by surface-initiated atom-transfer radical polymerization …

Glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) and methyl methacrylate (MMA) copolymers were synthesized
by atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). The effect of different molar fractions of …

Controlled free‐radical copolymerization of styrene (S) and butyl acrylate (BA) was achieved
by using a second‐generation nitroxide, N‐tert‐butyl‐N‐[1‐diethylphosphono‐(2, 2 …

New isobutylene‐rich elastomers bearing multiple pendant styrenic, acrylic, maleimidic,
vinylic, and allylic functional groups have been prepared and examined in the context of …

In ionic polymerization the reactivity of the monomer depends not only on its structure but
also on the nature of the catalyst and solvent used; therefore, it is difficult to find a …

The synthesis, kinetics, and characterization of polystyrene and poly (methyl methacrylate)
block copolymers produced by ARGET ATRP are discussed. Halogen exchange is used and …

Here we have shown the use of expanded corn starch (ECS) as an effective macro-initiator
in Surface Initiated Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (SI-ATRP) as well as a solid …

New chemistry for preparing polypropylene (PP) thermosets is described, wherein radical
degradation suffered during conventional peroxide treatment is overcome using a nitroxyl …