Search for dissertations about: "atom transfer radical polymerization ATRP"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the words atom transfer radical polymerization ATRP.

  1. 1. Understanding the mechanisms behind atom transfer radical polymerization : exploring the limit of control

    Author : Helena Bergenudd; Mats Jonsson; Eva Malmström Jonsson; David M Haddleton; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; polymerization; controlled radical polymerization; atom transfer radical polymerization; kinetics; catalysis; electrochemistry; Polymer chemistry; Polymerkemi;

    Abstract : Atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) is one of the most commonly employed techniques for controlled radical polymerization. ATRP has great potential for the development of new materials due to the ability to control molecular weight and polymer architecture. READ MORE

  2. 2. Complex Macromolecular Architectures by Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization

    Author : Anna Carlmark; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; polymer chemistry; controlled radical polymerization;

    Abstract : Controlled radical polymerization has proven to be a viableroute to obtain polymers with narrow polydispersities (PDI's)and controlled molecular weights under simple reactionconditions. It also offers control over the chain-]ends of thesynthesized polymer. READ MORE

  3. 3. Atom transfer radical polymerization from multifunctional substrates

    Author : Anna Carlmark; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Polymer chemistry; Polymerkemi;

    Abstract : Atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) has proven to be a powerful technique to obtain polymers with narrow polydispersities and controlled molecular weight. It also offers control over chain-ends. READ MORE

  4. 4. Tailoring Surface Properties of Bio-Fibers via Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization

    Author : Josefina Lindqvist; Eva Malmström; Steven Rannard; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; cellulose; bio-fiber; atom transfer radical polymerization; surface modification; grafting; polymer brushes; functional surfaces; superhydrophobic; stimuli-responsive; Polymer chemistry; Polymerkemi;

    Abstract : The potential use of renewable, bio-based polymers in high-technological applications has attracted great interest due to increased environmental concern. Cellulose is the most abundant biopolymer resource in the world, and it has great potential to be modified to suit new application areas. READ MORE

  5. 5. Macromolecular Engineering by Surface-Initiated ATRP: : New Nanomaterials for Bioapplications

    Author : Lingdong Jiang; Tillämpad biokemi; []
    Keywords : Nanohybrid; Polymer brush; ATRP; Bioseparation; Bioconjugate;

    Abstract : The objective of this thesis is to investigate the synthesis of well-defined polymer nanohybrid materials bearing desirable functionality via surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization (SI-ATRP) for potential bioapplications.SI-ATRP is an excellent controlled radical polymerization (CRP) method for the synthesis of polymer nanohybrid by growing polymer brushes (chains) from an interface, which allows precise control over polymer composition, topology, and functionality. READ MORE