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RAFT Polymerization and Some of its Applications
Author(s) -
Moad Graeme,
Rizzardo Ezio,
Thang San H.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
chemistry – an asian journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.18
H-Index - 106
eISSN - 1861-471X
pISSN - 1861-4728
DOI - 10.1002/asia.201300262
Subject(s) - raft , reversible addition−fragmentation chain transfer polymerization , polymerization , materials science , radical polymerization , polymer , composite material
Reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) is one of the most robust and versatile methods for controlling radical polymerization . With appropriate selection of the RAFT agent for the monomers and reaction conditions, it is applicable to the majority of monomers subject to radical polymerization . The process can be used in the synthesis of well‐defined homo‐, gradient, diblock, triblock, and star polymers and more complex architectures, which include microgels and polymer brushes . In this Focus Review we describe how the development of RAFT and RAFT application has been facilitated by the adoption of continuous flow techniques using tubular reactors and through the use of high‐throughput methodology. Applications described include the use of RAFT in the preparation of polymers for optoelectronics, block copolymer therapeutics, and star polymer rheology control agents .