This paper summarizes our work in starch-modifying reactions that install click synthons at the biopolymer terminus.  The reliable installation of click-type end groups allows for the synthesis of a wide range of rationally designed polymeric materials.  Two specific examples will be described.  First, we outline synthetic advances towards starch-synthetic hybrids and their initial application scope.  Second, we will describe a new family of self-assembled polymers derived from end-functionalized starches.

Synthesis and characterization of end-functionalized starches for novel self-assembled materials

246th National Meeting (2013)

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