AI Article Synopsis
- A new method for adding functional groups to linear polymers and graft copolymers is presented, using a process called RAFT polymerization.
- The RAFT method is versatile, enabling various functionalities to be integrated at once while maintaining high tolerance for different functional groups.
- Instead of only analyzing the end groups, researchers can now use the supernatant of the reaction mixture to measure how well the polymers are functionalized.
Article Abstract
Here, we report a simple approach for end group functionalization of linear polymers and graft copolymers via an interchange process of reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization chain transfer agents (CTAs). The high functional group tolerance of the RAFT process allows a library of functionalities to be introduced. Moreover, this approach allows multiple functional groups to be installed simultaneously. Furthermore, as an alternative to end group analysis, we report the utility of the supernatant of the reaction mixture to determine the degree of functionalization.
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