Amphiphilic block copolymers based on cyclodextrin host-guest complexes via RAFT-polymerization in aqueous solution

We present-for the first time-the synthesis of amphiphilic block copolymers via RAFT polymerization of a randomly methylated beta-CD-complexed hydrophobic acrylamide and hydrophilic N,N'-dimethylacrylamide from homogeneous aqueous solution.