Core functionalization of semi-crystalline polymeric cylindrical nanoparticles using photo-initiated thiol-ene radical reactions

Liang Sun, Anais Pitto-Barry, Anthony W. Thomas, Maria Inam, Kay Doncom, Andrew P. Dove, Rachel K. O'Reilly

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Abstract

Sequential ring-opening and reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization was used to form a triblock copolymer of tetrahydropyran acrylate (THPA), 5-methyl-5-allyloxycarbonyl-1,3-dioxan-2-one (MAC) and L-lactide. Concurrent deprotection of the THPA block and crystallization-driven self-assembly (CDSA) was undertaken and allowed for the formation of cylindrical micelles bearing allyl handles in a short outer core segment. These handles were further functionalized by different thiols using photo-initiated thiol–ene radical reactions to demonstrate that the incorporation of an amorphous PMAC block within the core does not disrupt CDSA and can be used to load the cylindrical nanoparticles with cargo.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2337-2341
JournalPolymer Chemistry
Volume7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Feb 2016

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