Synthesis of new amphiphilic block copolymers. Block copolymer of sulfonated glycidyl methacrylate and alkyl methacrylate |
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Authors: | L Leemans R Fayt Ph Teyssi |
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Institution: | L. Leemans,R. Fayt,Ph. Teyssié |
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Abstract: | Water-soluble amphiphilic block copolymers consisting of a hydrophobic block of poly(alkyl methacrylate) and a hydrophilic anionic polyelectrolyte block have been synthesized by a living anionic polymerization of methyl methacrylate and glycidyl methacrylate and subsequent selective modification of the oxirane groups of the glycidyl methacrylate block into hydroxysulfonate groups by a phase transfer catalyzed sulfonation reaction. The block copolymers were characterized by a predictable motecular weight and a narrow molecular weight distribution while the yield was quantitative. These amphiphilic block copolymers display surfaceactive behavior in water and they are characterized by a critical micelle concentration. |
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