Continuous assembly of polymers via solid phase reactions

E Nam; J Kim; SN Guntari; H Seyler; Q Fu; EHH Wong; A Blencowe; DJ Jones; F Caruso; GG Qiao

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Continuous assembly of polymers via solid phase reactions

E Nam, J Kim, SN Guntari, H Seyler, Q Fu, EHH Wong, A Blencowe, DJ Jones, F Caruso, GG Qiao

Chemical Science | Published : 2014

DOI: 10.1039/c4sc01240b

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Abstract

The continuous assembly of polymers in the solid state via ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ssCAPROMP) is reported as an effective method for the fabrication of smooth, surface confined, cross-linked nanostructured films. Macrocross-linkers, polymers pre-functionalized with polymerizable pendent groups, were first deposited onto initiator-modified substrates via spin-coating, followed by film cross-linking via ssCAP ROMP. The film thickness is tunable by adjusting the reaction time, and multilayered films can be achieved through reinitiation steps, generating complex and unique film architectures with nanometer precision. The technique developed herein allows for controlled and direct..

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Funding Acknowledgements

This work was supported by the Australian Research Council under the Australian Laureate Fellowship (FL120100030, F.C.), Future Fellowship (FT110100411, G.G.Q.), Discovery Project (DP1094147 and DP130101846, F.C., G.G.Q.) and Super Science Fellowship (FS110200025, F.C. and G.G.Q.) schemes. E.N. and J.K. also acknowledge the receipt of an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) and financial support through the CRC Program, respectively, from the Australian Government.