Polyelectrolytes and Polyzwitterions Synthesis, Properties, and Applications

by Lowe, Andrew B.; McCormick, Charles L.

• ISBN13: 9780841239586
• ISBN10: 0841239584
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-07-06
• Publisher: American Chemical Society

Summary

This book aims to highlight modern methods relating to the synthesis and aqueous solution behavior of ion-containing (co)polymers including both polyelectrolytes and polyzwitterions. From a synthetic standpoint, emphasis is placed on methods for preparing these materials in a controlledfashion, i.e. with pre-determined molecular weights, compositions, and narrow molecular weight distributions. Techniques including atom transfer radical polymerization, reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization and ring-opening metathesis polymerization are discussed.Additionally, we highlight the preparation of high molecular weight amphiphilic polyelectrolytes. The aqueous solution properties of both polyelectrolytes and polyzwitterions are likewise discussed. Emphasis is placed on those features unique to particular polymer classes such as theanti-polyelectrolyte effect exhibited by polymeric betaines. Finally certain applications for these ion-containing polymers are highlighted.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
1. Polyelectrolyte Solutions: Phenomena and Interpretation	1	(18)
Herbert Morawetz
2. Amphiphilic Polyelectrolytes: Characterization of Associative Properties and Self-Assembled Nanostructures in Water	19	(28)
Yotaro Morishima
3. Synthetic Polyzwitterions: Water-Soluble Copolymers and Terpolymers	47	(18)
Ryan G. Ezell, Andrew B. Lowe, and Charles L. McCormick
4. Synthesis, Aqueous Solution Properties, and Biomedical Application of Polymeric Betaines	65	(14)
Andrew B. Lowe and Charles L. McCormick
5. Controlled Synthesis of Polymers with Ionic or Ionizable Groups Using Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization	79	(16)
Nicolay V. Tsarevsky and Krzysztof Matyjaszewski
6. Reversible Addition Fragmentation Chain Transfer Polymerization of Water-Soluble, Ion-Containing Monomers	95	(22)
Brad S. Lokitz, Andrew B. Lowe, and Charles L. McCormick
7. Synthesis of Polyelectrolytes via Ring Opening Metathesis Polymerization	117	(12)
David A. Rankin and Andrew B. Lowe
8. Low Charge-Density Amphoteric Copolymers and Terpolymers with pH- and Salt-Responsive Behavior in Aqueous Media	129	(24)
Ryan G. Ezell, Michael Fevola, and Charles L. McCormick
9. Applications of Polyelectrolytes in Aqueous Media	153	(18)
Raymond S. Farinato
Indexes
Author Index	171	(2)
Subject Index	173