Novel Macromolecular Architectures via a Combination of Cyclodextrin Host/Guest Complexation and RAFT Polymerization

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Schmidt, Bernhard V. K. J. (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Σειρά: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Θέματα: Chemistry.; Physical chemistry.; Polymers.; Materials science.; Polymer Sciences.; Physical Chemistry.; Materials Science, general.

 In this thesis, Bernhard Schmidt describes his research into two fields in the chemical sciences: supramolecular and macromolecular chemistry. Schmidt first investigates cyclodextrins (CDs), which are well know for the formation of supramolecular host/guest complexes with hydrophobic molecules in aqueous solution. Schmidt then also examines reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization as a well-suited toll for the synthesis of water-soluble end-funcitonalized polymers. The author skilfully combines both concepts as a powerful tool to access reversibly forming macromolecular architectures. The novel methods and architectures presented in this work are highly interesting from both a fundamental point of view as well as a basis for the design of efficient drug release systems. The work in this thesis has led to a number of publications in top peer-reviewed journals. 

 Theoretical Background and Literature Overview -- CD-Complexed RAFT Agents -- Supramolecular ABA Triblock Copolymers -- Supramolecular Three Armed Star Polymers -- AB2 Miktoarm Star Polymers -- Modulation of the Thermoresponsitivity of PDEAAm via CD Addition -- Conclusions and Outlook -- Experimental Part.