A comparison of RAFT and ATRP methods for controlled radical polymerization

NP Truong, GR Jones, KGE Bradford… - Nature Reviews …, 2021 - nature.com
Reversible addition–fragmentation chain-transfer (RAFT) polymerization and atom transfer
radical polymerization (ATRP) are the two most common controlled radical polymerization …

Toward green atom transfer radical polymerization: current status and future challenges

S Dworakowska, F Lorandi, A Gorczyński… - Advanced …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Reversible‐deactivation radical polymerizations (RDRPs) have revolutionized synthetic
polymer chemistry. Nowadays, RDRPs facilitate design and preparation of materials with …

Ultra-high molecular weights via aqueous reversible-deactivation radical polymerization

RN Carmean, TE Becker, MB Sims, BS Sumerlin - Chem, 2017 - cell.com
Relying solely on mild UV irradiation of thiocarbonylthio compounds in the presence of vinyl
monomers, a new avenue to well-defined ultra-high-molecular-weight (UHMW) polymers …

Surface-initiated polymerization as an enabling tool for multifunctional (nano-) engineered hybrid materials

CM Hui, J Pietrasik, M Schmitt, C Mahoney… - Chemistry of …, 2014 - ACS Publications
Surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization (SI-ATRP) has become an
indispensable tool for engineering the structure and properties of polymer/inorganic and …

Inverse Miniemulsion Enables the Continuous-Flow Synthesis of Controlled Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polymers

CLG Davidson IV, ME Lott, L Trachsel… - ACS Macro …, 2023 - ACS Publications
We report the controlled synthesis of ultra-high molecular weight (UHMW) polymers (M n≥
106 g/mol) via continuous flow in a tubular reactor. At high monomer conversion, UHMW …

Ultrahigh molecular weight hydrophobic acrylic and styrenic polymers through organic-phase photoiniferter-mediated polymerization

RN Carmean, MB Sims, CA Figg, PJ Hurst… - ACS Macro …, 2020 - ACS Publications
As many physical properties of polymers scale with molecular weight, the ability to achieve
polymers of nearly inaccessibly high molecular weight provides an opportunity to probe the …

Enhancing polymer sustainability: eco-conscious strategies

A Beena Unni, T Muringayil Joseph - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Polymer sustainability is a pressing concern in today's world driven by the increasing
demand for environmentally friendly materials. This review paper provides a comprehensive …

Ultra‐high‐molecular‐weight polymers produced by the immortal phosphine‐based catalyst system

Y Bai, J He, Y Zhang - Angewandte Chemie, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
A strong organophosphorus superbase, N‐(diphenylphosphanyl)‐1, 3‐diisopropyl‐4, 5‐
dimethyl‐1, 3‐dihydro‐2H‐imidazol‐2‐imine (IAP3) was combined with a sterically …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancing the bonding reliability of titanium alloy/CFRTP hybrid joint by directionally inducing high-density covalent bond and secondary interaction via …

J Su, C Tan, X Wang, Y Liu, X Zhang, SL Sing… - Composites Part B …, 2025 - Elsevier
The hybrid joint of titanium alloy (Ti–6Al–4V)/carbon fibers reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP)
has gained high interest from the industry due to lightweight. However, the bonding …

Precise Synthesis of Ultra‐High‐Molecular‐Weight Fluoropolymers Enabled by Chain‐Transfer‐Agent Differentiation under Visible‐Light Irradiation

H Gong, Y Gu, Y Zhao, Q Quan, S Han… - Angewandte Chemie …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Ultra‐high‐molecular‐weight (UHMW) polymers display outstanding properties and
hold potential for wide applications. However, their precise synthesis remains challenging …