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  • original approach to multiblock copolymers via reversible addition fragmentation Chain Transfer polymerization
    Journal of Polymer Science Part A, 2007
    Co-Authors: Hesna Gemici, Thomas M Legge, Michael R Whittaker, Michael J Monteiro, Sebastien Perrier
    Abstract:

    A study was conducted to demonstrate reversible Chain-Transfer Agent (CTA) polymerization of telechelic polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) copolymers. The reaction was mixture was stirred at 60 °C for 24 hours and the polymer was purified by passing it through basic alumina before the precipitation in methanol, after the reaction. The resultant product was precipitated in methanol after the reaction was stopped and ultraviolet-vis (UV) spectroscopy was used to show that all the dithioester groups were converted into thiols through aminolysis.

  • raft graft polymerization of 2 dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate onto cellulose fibre
    Australian Journal of Chemistry, 2006
    Co-Authors: Debashish Roy, J T Guthrie, Sebastien Perrier
    Abstract:

    Poly(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate) (PDMAEMA) was grafted from cellulose by reversible addition–fragmentation Chain Transfer (RAFT) polymerization. The use of a free Chain Transfer Agent in solution allowed for a better control over graft ratio, Chain length of grafted polymer, monomer conversion, and homopolymer formation in solution. An increase in polymerization time or degree of polymerization led to an increase in graft ratio, as expected from a living system.

  • influence of reaction parameters on the synthesis of hyperbranched polymers via reversible addition fragmentation Chain Transfer raft polymerization
    Polymer, 2005
    Co-Authors: Algy Kazlauciunas, J T Guthrie, Sebastien Perrier
    Abstract:

    Abstract The synthesis of hyperbranched poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) via reversible addition fragmentation Chain Transfer (RAFT) polymerization was investigated by varying the ratio Chain Transfer Agent (CTA): monomer (methyl methacrylate, MMA): brancher (ethylene glycol dimethyl methacrylate, EGDMA): free radical initiator (AIBN) at various temperatures (50, 55, 60, 65, 70 °C). The rate of polymerization was observed to increase with temperature and concentration in brancher, whilst it was lowered by an increase in Chain Transfer Agent concentration. The molecular weight of the samples increased with the ratios brancher: CTA and monomer: CTA. The polydispersity of the samples increase with conversion, as the level of branching increases. At fixed concentration in brancher, an increase of CTA concentration led to polymers with lower PDI. The variation of enthalpy ( Δ H ¯ m ) and entropy ( Δ S ¯ m ) relative to the monomer reaction were calculated, and it was observed that an increase in the brancher concentration induced an increase in both Δ H ¯ m and Δ S ¯ m , whilst lower CTA concentrations led to an increase in Δ S ¯ m . The variation in Gibbs energy for the monomer reaction ( Δ G ¯ m ) was calculated at 60 °C, and results confirmed the presence of a retardation effect when increasing CTA concentration generally observed in RAFT polymerization.

Timothy F. L. Mckenna - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • investigation of the Chain Transfer Agent effect onthe polymerization of vinylidene fluoride
    Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2019
    Co-Authors: Igor Stefanichen Monteiro, Ana Carolina Mendez Ecoscia, Timothy F. L. Mckenna
    Abstract:

    The effect of Chain Transfer Agents (CTAs) ethyl acetate (EA), octyl acetate (OA), and isopropyl alcohol (IPA) on the rate of polymerization of vinylidene fluoride (VDF) in an emulsion polymerization and in solution polymerization in dimethyl carbonate (DMC) initiated by tert-butyl peroxypivalate was investigated. Pressure profiles of the polymerizations were recorded. Solids content and rate of polymerization were calculated by gravimetry; size exclusion chromatography was utilized to evaluate CTA activity, and the produced polymer microstructures were characterized by 1H and 19F NMR spectroscopies. It is proposed that the observed reduction in polymerization rate in both systems is due to degradative Chain Transfer reactions.

  • synthesis of acrylic polyurethane hybrid latexes by miniemulsion polymerization and their pressure sensitive adhesive applications
    Macromolecules, 2011
    Co-Authors: Ravindra Udagama, Elise Degrandicontraires, Christian Graillat, Timothy F. L. Mckenna, Costantino Creton, Elodie Bourgeatlami
    Abstract:

    The successful incorporation of a NCO-terminated polyurethane (PU) prepolymer in a hybrid miniemulsion is described with the purpose to develop waterborne, high solids, acrylic−PU hybrid nanoparticles to be used in pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) applications. To ensure efficient chemical incorporation of the reactive PU into the hybrid latex particles, the NCO moieties were reacted with 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA). The NCO−HEMA coupling reaction was thoroughly studied by conductimetry in order to control the extent of HEMA incorporation into the PU Chains. The resulting HEMA-end-capped prepolymers were Chain extended in situ with Bisphenol A (BPA) and polymerized with n-butyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, and acrylic acid in the presence of small amounts of a Chain Transfer Agent to form PU/acrylic particles. The amount of Chain Transfer Agent, the ratio between HEMA and BPA, and the amount of PU were varied step by step to study their influence on the final film properties. The miniemulsions a...

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