Polystyrene / clay nanocomposites by atom transfer radical nitroxide coupling chemistry
Date
2013
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Source Title
Journal of Polymer Science, Part A: Polymer Chemistry
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0887-624X
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Wiley
Volume
51
Issue
5
Pages
1024 - 1028
Language
English
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Abstract
An efficient protocol, atom transfer radical nitroxide coupling chemistry, for the preparation of polymer/clay nanocomposites via grafting-onto strategy with well-defined polymer, which were synthesized via atom transfer radical polymerization, has been described. The radical coupling, taking place between the clay layers, not only leads to attached polymer chains but also to successful nanocomposite formation with highly exfoliated morphology. Copyright © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.