Recent Advances in the Synthesis of Complex Macromolecular Architectures Based on Poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone) and the RAFT Polymerization Technique

Recent advances in the controlled RAFT polymerization of complex macromolecular architectures based on poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone), PNVP, are summarized in this review article. Special interest is given to the synthesis of statistical copolymers, block copolymers, and star polymers and copolymers, alo...

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Main Authors: Nikoletta Roka, Olga Kokkorogianni, Philippos Kontoes-Georgoudakis, Ioannis Choinopoulos, Marinos Pitsikalis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/14/4/701
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Summary:Recent advances in the controlled RAFT polymerization of complex macromolecular architectures based on poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone), PNVP, are summarized in this review article. Special interest is given to the synthesis of statistical copolymers, block copolymers, and star polymers and copolymers, along with graft copolymers and more complex architectures. In all cases, PNVP is produced via RAFT techniques, whereas other polymerization methods can be employed in combination with RAFT to provide the desired final products. The advantages and limitations of the synthetic methodologies are discussed in detail.
ISSN:2073-4360