Abstract
A new method for the rapid and efficient coupling of homopolymers to yield diblock and triblock copolymers as well as cyclic polymers using the 3 + 2 π Huisgen copper catalyzed cycloaddition reaction has been developed. This facile method utilizes commercially available Cu nanoparticles that are tolerant to O2, easily removable and recyclable.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 814-819 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Polymer Science, Part A: Polymer Chemistry |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Feb 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- block copolymer
- click chemistry
- cyclic polymers
- heterogeneous catalysis
- living free radical polymerization