Journal
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
Volume 47, Issue 4, Pages 497-510Publisher
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2010.10.005
Keywords
Block-random; Copolymer; Terpolymer; Thermo-sensitive; Random polyampholyte; Macromolecular topology
Categories
Ask authors/readers for more resources
This article is dealing with the design of novel segmented polymers comprising homopolymer and random copolymer building blocks designated as block-random. This type of polymeric materials can be prepared through macromolecular engineering by using controlled polymerization methods. By replacing a homopolymer block with a random one, in block copolymer topologies, further tuning of the copolymer properties can be achieved. The present article highlights the recent developments on block-random segmented macromolecules, bearing building blocks of tunable properties (e.g. thermo-sensitivity (LCST), hydrophobicity) and exhibiting responsive behavior in aqueous environments. Furthermore, preliminary novel results regarding pH-sensitive segmented macromolecules of various topologies, bearing random polyampholyte blocks among others, are also demonstrated and discussed. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Authors
I am an author on this paper
Click your name to claim this paper and add it to your profile.
Reviews
Recommended
No Data Available