We present the first example of poly(4-vinylimidazole) block copolymers using a RAFT polymerization method. Lack of a controlled polymerization method for 4-vinylimidazole (4VIm) has prevented the successful synthesis of its block copolymers until Long et.al. recently synthesized poly(4VIm) homopolymer by a controlled radical method. Here we describe the synthesis of poly(vinyl alcohol-b-4VIm) and explore its role in biosilicification as well as its application as a poly(ionic liquid). 

Synthesis and application of poly(4-vinylimidazole) block copolymers

245th National Meeting (2013)

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