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Understanding copper-based atom-transfer radical polymerization in aqueous media

Authors :
Coullerez, Geraldine
Carlmark, Anna
Jansson, Mats
Malmstrom, Eva
Source :
Journal of Physical Chemistry A. Sept 2, 2004, Vol. 108 Issue 35, p7129, 3 p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

A study was conducted that investigated the mechanism of copper(I)-mediated 'living' atom-transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) in aqueous media. It was shown that the ATRP apparent rate constant for polymerization of methoxycapped oligo(ethylene glycol) methacrylate (OEGMA) in water [k(sub p)(super app)] at room temperature correlates with the redox potential (E1/2) of the copper complexes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10895639
Volume :
108
Issue :
35
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Physical Chemistry A
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.123849370