Preparation and characterization of homo- and co-polymers of some vinyl monomers via ATRP by using imine macrocycle as ligand

Imine macrocyclic ligand M1 was involved in homo- and co-polymerization of some vinyl monomers via atom transfer radical polymerization technique (ATRP). Hereby, vinyl acetate, styrene and methyl acrylate monomers were homopolymerized. On the other hand, they were involved in copolymerization with MMA. M1: CuBr: initiator: monomer percentages were 1:2:4:400. 1HNMR confirmed the structures of the resulting polymers. The thermal behaviors of some selected polymers were studied. Copyright © Taylor & Francis, Inc.