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Linear Gradient Quality of ATRP Copolymers

Authors: Mingjiang Zhong; Dominik Konkolewicz; Paul Van Steenberge; Guy B. Marin; Krzysztof Matyjaszewski; Dagmar R. D'hooge; Marie-Françoise Reyniers; +1 Authors

Linear Gradient Quality of ATRP Copolymers

Abstract

The linear gradient quality and the control over chain length and end-group functionality in the copolymerization of acrylates, methacrylates, and styrenes via atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) are evaluated by detailed kinetic Monte Carlo simulations with explicit tracking of macromolecules. In all simulations, diffusional limitations on termination are taken into account. The linear gradient quality is characterized by a linear gradient deviation ⟨GD⟩ ranging between 0 and 1. For a ⟨GD⟩ value of 0.06 or lower, the linear gradient quality is defined as excellent, whereas for ⟨GD⟩ values higher than 0.25 gradient copolymers of poor quality are formed (targeted chain length (TCL) = 100). Under batch ATRP conditions, using a catalytic system consistent with Cu(I)Br/PMDETA (PMDETA = N,N,N′,N″,N″-pentamethyldiethylenetriamine), an excellent control over chain length and end-group functionality is possible, and copolymers with a good linear gradient quality at final conversion can be prepared. Moreov...

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