Parallel Optimization and High-Throughput Preparation of Well-Defined Copolymer Libraries Using Controlled/“Living” Polymerization Methods

Becer, C. Remzi; Schubert, Ulrich S.

Abstract:

This chapter highlights the application of controlled/“living” polymerization (CLP) techniques in automated parallel synthesizers for both optimizing reaction parameters as well as preparing copolymer libraries. Special attention is given to the use of CLP techniques for constructing well-defined copolymer libraries. Furthermore, alternative strategies for the preparation of block copolymer libraries are discussed.

Year:

2010

Type of Publication:

Article

Keywords:

Automated parallel synthesis; Block copolymers; High-throughput experimentation; Polymer libraries; Random copolymers

Journal:

Advances in Polymer Science

Volume:

225

Pages:

17 - 62