Reversible complexation mediated polymerization (RCMP) of methyl methacrylate

Atsushi Goto, Yoshinobu Tsujii, Hironori Kaji

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Abstract

A new family of living radical polymerization using amines as organic catalysts was introduced. It was based on a new reversible activation mechanism, reversible complexation. The polymer molecular weight (Mn being up to 30,000) and its distribution (Mw/Mn = 1.2-1.4) were well controlled in the polymerizations of methyl methacrylate. The catalysts included such common amines as triethylamine. Their low cost, good environmental safety, and ease of handling may be attractive for possible applications. The method using the alkyl iodide (low-mass dormant species) in situ generated in the polymerization was also successfully adopted to this polymerization.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProgress in Controlled Radical Polymerization
Subtitle of host publicationMechanisms and Techniques
PublisherAmerican Chemical Society
Pages305-315
Number of pages11
ISBN (Print)9780841226999
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameACS Symposium Series
Volume1100
ISSN (Print)0097-6156
ISSN (Electronic)1947-5918

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Chemistry
  • General Chemical Engineering

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