Abstract
All-acrylic block copolymer precursors can be synthesized via anionic techniques demonstrating predictable molecular weights and narrow molecular weight distributions. Poly(2-ethylhexyl methacrylate) can possess such desirable properties as a low glass transition temperature, alkane solubility, and a hydrophobic character. Quantitative hydrolysis of poly(t-butyl methacrylate) blocks allows for very distinct hydrophobic-hydrophilic block copolymers. The derived ion-containing block copolymers will serve as excellent model systems for the elucidation of structure-property relationships. It is believed that the extent and mechanisms of coulombic aggregation will be significantly different than the corresponding random systems.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 214-216 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | American Chemical Society, Polymer Preprints, Division of Polymer Chemistry |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Published - Aug 1987 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Polym Prepr -Pap Presented at the New Orleans, LA Meet - New Orleans, LA, USA Duration: Aug 30 1987 → Sep 4 1987 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Polymers and Plastics