Abstract
A combination of anionic and nitroxide-mediated radical polymerizations (dual initiator) was employed for the synthesis of poly(n-hexyl isocyanate-b-N-vinylpyrrolidone) (PHIC-b-PNVP) block copolymers. The samples were characterized with a size exclusion Chromatograph equipped with refractive-index and light scattering detectors as well as 1H NMR spectroscopy. Relatively good control over the molecular weights was achieved. However, rather broad molecular weight distributions were obtained. The micellar properties of the PHIC-6-PNVP block copolymers were studied in water, which is a selective solvent for the poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone) blocks. Static and dynamic light scattering revealed the presence of equilibrium between the micelles and clusters. The clusters partially deaggregated with increasing temperature.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 5719-5728 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Polymer Science, Part A: Polymer Chemistry |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 19 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Anionic polymerization
- Block copolymers
- Micelles
- N-vinylpyrrolidone
- Nitroxide-mediated radical polymerization
- n-hexyl isocyanate
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Polymers and Plastics
- Organic Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry