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Synthesis of Polymer Brushes Using Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization
Author(s) -
Pyun Jeffrey,
Kowalewski Tomasz,
Matyjaszewski Krzysztof
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
macromolecular rapid communications
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.348
H-Index - 154
eISSN - 1521-3927
pISSN - 1022-1336
DOI - 10.1002/marc.200300078
Subject(s) - atom transfer radical polymerization , polymer , materials science , polymer chemistry , radical polymerization , polymerization , nanoscopic scale , nanotechnology , chemical engineering , polymer science , composite material , engineering
Atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) is a robust method for the preparation of well‐defined (co)polymers. This process has also enabled the preparation of a wide range of polymer brushes where (co)polymers are covalently attached to either curved or flat surfaces. In this review, the general methodology for the synthesis of polymer brushes from flat surfaces, polymers and colloids is summarized focusing on reports using ATRP. Additionally, the morphology of ultrathin films from polymer brushes is discussed using atomic force microscopy (AFM) and other techniques to confirm the formation of nanoscale structure and organization.Formation of polymer brushes by ATRP.