Recent achievements in anionic polymerization of (meth)acrylates

The constant progress of the anionic polymerization of (meth)acrylates is discussed from both the fundamental and practical points of view. A special attention is paid to the improved macromolecular engineering of (meth)acrylate‐based (co)polymers. The resulting most important materials and the scaling‐up process needed for their production are also emphasized. The recent developments witness for the healthy state of the anionic polymerization of these polar monomers. © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci A: Polym Chem 37: 1–10, 1999