Photo-induced living radical polymerization via organic catalysis

Atsushi Goto*

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Abstract

Photo-controlled organocatalyzed living radical polymerization was developed. The polymerization was induced and controlled at desired wavelengths over a wide range of wavelengths (350-750 nm) by exploiting suitable catalysts. This polymerization was finely responsive to the irradiation power and wavelength. The polymer molecular weight and its distribution (Mw/Mn = 1.1–1.4) were well controlled for methacrylate monomers. The monomer scope encompassed various functional methacrylates, and their block copolymers were obtained. Applicability to a wide range of polymer designs is an advantage of this polymerization.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)37-42
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Photopolymer Science and Technology
Volume28
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 28 2015
Externally publishedYes

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ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

Keywords

  • Living radical polymerization
  • Organic catalysis
  • Photolysis
  • Temporal control
  • Wavelength responsiveness

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