Translating precise monomer sequence control achieved in nature over macromolecular structure, for example, DNA,<br/>to whole synthetic systems has been limited due to the lack of synthetic methodologies. RAFT and ATRP have limitations with regards being efficient in both emulsion polymerisation and for methacrylates. We report a rapid and quantitative synthesis of sequence-controlled multiblock polymers via an emulsion polymerization approach in which a vinyl-terminated macromolecule, as prepared by catalytic chain transfer polymerization, is used as a chain transfer agent. This approach is environmentally friendly, fully translatable to industry and thus represents an advance in the development of complex macromolecule synthesis, where a high level of molecular precision or monomer sequence control confers potential for molecular targeting, recognition and biocatalysis, as well as<br/>molecular information storage.

Sulfur-free RAFT, sequence-controlled methacrylic multiblockcopolymers via emulsion polymerization

253rd National Meeting (2017)

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