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Direct synthesis of micrometer-sized, poly(methyl methacrylate)-block-polystyrene (PMMA-b-PS) particles by one-pot, two-step dispersion reversible chain transfer catalyzed polymerization (dispersion RTCP) with nitrogen catalyst was successfully demonstrated in supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2).… Click to show full abstract
Direct synthesis of micrometer-sized, poly(methyl methacrylate)-block-polystyrene (PMMA-b-PS) particles by one-pot, two-step dispersion reversible chain transfer catalyzed polymerization (dispersion RTCP) with nitrogen catalyst was successfully demonstrated in supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2). The molecular weight distribution was clearly shifted to higher molecular weight side compared to that of PMMA-I prepared in the first step, indicating the successful synthesis of the block copolymer. This was supported by thin-layer chromatographic result. The blocking efficiency, which was obtained from the two number-distribution curves of molecular weight measured from gel permeation chromatography with dual detectors (refractive index and ultraviolet), was 87%.
Journal Title: Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
Year Published: 2019
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