The synthesis of complex macromolecular architectures through dynamic bonding was explored using polymer precursors created through reversible deactivation radical polymerization (RDRP) and cross-coupling reactions. Reversible addition-fragmentation chain-transfer (RAFT) was utilized to synthesize low dispersity copolymers with targeted molecular weights bearing reactive functionalities required for assembly into complex macromolecular structures. Reactive functionalities were installed onto block copolymers through cross-coupling reactions for subsequent crosslinking and reversible formation of complex architectures using Diels-Alder and retro Diels-Alder reactions. Fundamental investigations were carried out to improve the efficiency of assembly, evaluate compositional versatility, and develop underlying structure-reactivity relationships.

Synthesizing dynamic soft materials through polymer precursors from metal-catalyzed cross-coupling

254th National Meeting (2017)

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