Chapter 2. Block Copolymers by Cationic Polymerization
Published Online: 4 MAR 2003
DOI: 10.1002/0471269808.ch2
Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Book Title
Block Copolymers: Synthetic Strategies, Physical Properties, and Applications
Additional Information
How to Cite
Hadjichristidis, N., Pispas, S. and Floudas, G. (2003) Block Copolymers by Cationic Polymerization, in Block Copolymers: Synthetic Strategies, Physical Properties, and Applications, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, USA. doi: 10.1002/0471269808.ch2
Publication History
- Published Online: 4 MAR 2003
- Published Print: 15 NOV 2002
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780471394365
Online ISBN: 9780471269809
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- cationic polymerization;
- carbocations;
- diblock copolymers;
- triblock copolymers;
- sequential monomer addition;
- chain transfer reactions;
- nucleophilicity;
- coupling reactions;
- difunctional initiators
Summary
Chapter 2 presents the methods available for the synthesis of linear diblock and triblock copolymers by cationic polymerization, mainly by sequential addition of monomers and the use of difunctional initiators. Methods for the synthesis of symmetric triblock copolymers, based on new coupling agents, are also presented. Representative examples, showing the synthetic abilities of cationic polymerization are given.