Surface functionalization of cross-linked poly(dicyclopentadiene)

This article describes the surface functionalization of cross-linked poly(dicyclopentadiene) by atom transfer radical polymerization from the surface. This aims at demonstrating the case of achieving different surface functionalizations of these materials. By grafting the suitable initiator on the surface of these materials, it is possible to polymerize different monomers on their surface, allowing dense and thick layers of the desired polymer. Poly(methyl methacrylate) has been successfully polymerized from the surface. (C) 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.