Abstract
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 molecular brushes where (co)polymers of precise molar mass, composition, and architecture are covalently attached to either curved or flat surfaces. In this chapter, the general methodology for the synthesis of polymer brushes from flat surfaces, polymers and colloids is summarized, focusing on reports using ATRP. Additionally, the nanoscale structure and organization of ultrathin films formed by polymer brushes is discussed based on their characterization with atomic force microscopy (AFM) and other techniques.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Polymer Brushes |
| Subtitle of host publication | Synthesis, Characterization, Applications |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Pages | 51-68 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783527603824 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783527310333 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- atom transfer radical polymerization
- ATRP
- block copolymer brushes
- carbon black fillers
- colloids
- flat surfaces
- linear polymeric macroinitiatorsdendritic macroinitiators
- macroinitiators
- molecular brushes
- polymer brushes
- spherical brushes
- spherical brushes
- stimuli-responsive ultrathin films
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering
- General Materials Science
- General Chemistry