The imidazole ring offers synthetic versatility with the opportunity to alkylate in a non-symmetrical fashion for the subsequent formation of the imidazolium cation. These ion-containing polymers and polyelectrolytes offer many advantages in the design of metal-containing multiphase systems and ionic liquid monomers play a critical role in these technologies. In addition, the imidazole ring enables coordination with various metals to offer the synthesis of metal-containing polymers with particular emphasis on the design of block copolymers. This lecture describes the formation of ABA triblock copolymers wherein the imidazole ring is located in the central block with comonomers to ensure a low glass transition temperature phase. The presence of the interactive imidazole ring in the low glass transition phase ensures adequate mobility for the design of functional materials. RAFT polymerization using a novel difunctional chain transfer agent ensures the design of pH and ion sensitive polymeric membranes for many applications including electro-active devices and salt-responsive adhesive applications. Figure 1. <img src='https://acs-archive-assets2.s3.amazonaws.com/se_sw_rm/uploads/63065_microisomerization.jpg' alt='' />

Taking advantage of imidazole and imidazolium in block copolymer design

248th National Meeting (2014)

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