Scalable synthesis of an architectural library of well-defined poly(acrylic acid) derivatives: role of structure on dispersant performance

Lunn, D. J. et al. (2019) Scalable synthesis of an architectural library of well-defined poly(acrylic acid) derivatives: role of structure on dispersant performance. Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 57(6), pp. 716-725. (doi: 10.1002/pola.29316)

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Abstract

The synthesis and systematic comparison of a comprehensive library of well‐defined polymer architectures based on poly(acrylic acid) is reported. Through the development of new synthetic methodologies, linear, single branched, precision‐branched comb, and star polymers were prepared and their performance as dispersants was evaluated. The ability to accurately control chain lengths and branch points allows the subtle interplay between structure and dispersant performance to be defined and affords critical insights into the design of improved polymeric additives for coating formulations. The general industrial relevance of ionic polymers and branched macromolecular architectures supports these design rules for a wide range of other applications and materials, including as additives for personal care products and in water treatment.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Schmidt, Dr Bernhard
Authors: Lunn, D. J., Seo, S., Lee, S.-H., Zerdan, R. B., Mattson, K. M., Treat, N. J., McGrath, A. J., Gutekunst, W. R., Lawrence, J., Abdilla, A., Anastasaki, A., Knight, A. S., Schmidt, B. V. K. J., Bates, M. W., Clark, P. G., DeRocher, J. P., Van Dyk, A. K., and Hawker, C. J.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry
Journal Name:Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry
Publisher:Wiley
ISSN:0887-624X
ISSN (Online):1099-0518
Published Online:10 January 2019

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