Amino-Acid-Based Block Copolymers by RAFT Polymerization

作者：Mori Hideharu^*; Endo Takeshi

来源：Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 2012, 33(13): 1090-1107.

DOI：10.1002/marc.201100887

• amino acid
• block copolymers
• reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT)
• self-assembly
• stimuli-sensitive polymers

This review summarizes recent advances in the design and synthesis of amino-acid-based block copolymers by reversible additionfragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization of amino-acid-bearing monomers. We will mainly focus on stimuli-responsive block copolymers, such as pH-, thermo-, and dual-stimuli-responsive block copolymers, and self-assembled block copolymers, including amphiphilic and double-hydrophilic block copolymers having tunable chiroptical properties. We will also highlight recent results in RAFT synthesis of amino-acid-based copolymers having various properties, such as catalytic and optoelectronic properties, cross-linked block copolymer micelles, unimolecular micelles, and organicinorganic hybrids.

• 出版日期2012-7-13