Multiblock copolymer synthesis via RAFT emulsion polymerization

GKK Clothier, TR Guimarães, SW Thompson… - Chemical Society …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
A multiblock copolymer is a polymer of a specific structure that consists of multiple covalently
linked segments, each comprising a different monomer type. The control of the monomer …

Controlling polymer properties through the shape of the molecular-weight distribution

DT Gentekos, RJ Sifri, BP Fors - Nature Reviews Materials, 2019 - nature.com
The manipulation of a polymer's properties without altering its chemical composition is a
major challenge in polymer chemistry, materials science and engineering. Although …

Tailoring polymer dispersity and shape of molecular weight distributions: methods and applications

R Whitfield, NP Truong, D Messmer, K Parkatzidis… - Chemical …, 2019 - pubs.rsc.org
The width and shape of molecular weight distributions can significantly affect the properties
of polymeric materials and thus are key parameters to control. This mini-review aims to …

Polydispersity and block copolymer self-assembly

NA Lynd, AJ Meuler, MA Hillmyer - Progress in Polymer Science, 2008 - Elsevier
Block copolymers consist of two or more chemically distinct polymers that are covalently
bound. These materials self-assemble into fascinating mesostructures with features on the …

General route to design polymer molecular weight distributions through flow chemistry

DJ Walsh, DA Schinski, RA Schneider… - Nature …, 2020 - nature.com
The properties of a polymer are known to be intrinsically related to its molecular weight
distribution (MWD); however, previous methodologies of MWD control do not use a design …

Controlling molecular weight distributions through photoinduced flow polymerization

N Corrigan, A Almasri, W Taillades, J Xu… - Macromolecules, 2017 - ACS Publications
Molecular weight distribution plays an important role by giving specific properties to
polymeric materials. Despite the recent progress in controlled/“living” radical polymerization …

Beyond dispersity: deterministic control of polymer molecular weight distribution

DT Gentekos, LN Dupuis, BP Fors - Journal of the American …, 2016 - ACS Publications
The breadth of the molecular weight distributions (MWD) of polymers influences their
physical properties; however, no synthetic methods allow precise control of the exact shape …

Precise control of both dispersity and molecular weight distribution shape by polymer blending

R Whitfield, NP Truong, A Anastasaki - Angewandte Chemie, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The breadth and the shape of molecular weight distributions can significantly influence
fundamental polymer properties that are critical for various applications. However, current …

Opportunities, challenges, and pitfalls in making, characterizing, and understanding polymer brushes

CW Pester, HA Klok, EM Benetti - Macromolecules, 2023 - ACS Publications
Polymer brushes have been theoretically described, their behavior under diverse conditions
has been modeled, and their preparation via surface-initiated polymerizations (SIPs) has …

Unexpected consequences of block polydispersity on the self-assembly of ABA triblock copolymers

JM Widin, AK Schmitt, AL Schmitt, K Im… - Journal of the …, 2012 - ACS Publications
Controlled/“living” polymerizations and tandem polymerization methodologies offer enticing
opportunities to enchain a wide variety of monomers into new, functional block copolymer …