Topic details
| Topic | Post-polymerization modifications of poly(2-isopropenyl-2-oxazoline) |
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| Supervisor | Vladimír Raus, PhD |
| Department | Controlled Polymer Synthesis |
| Description | Post-polymerization modification of poly(2-isopropenyl-2-oxazoline) (PIPOx) represents an elegant strategy for the preparation of functional polymethacrylamides with broad applicability. Until recently, rather inefficient PIPOx reactions with carboxylic acids have been prevalently used, limiting the precise control over the final (co)polymer composition. Recently, our group has significantly extended the scope of the PIPOx platform by demonstrating effective modification of PIPOx by thiols, both via direct addition reactions (particularly in water) and an indirect route based on para-fluoro-thiol “click” reactions. This project aims to further develop this unique synthetic platform by exploring novel strategies for modification of PIPOx and its derivatives. These advancements will enable precise control over the composition and properties of the resulting polymethacrylamides, paving the way for the development of tailored multifunctional (co)polymers designed for specific applications. An integral part of the project will involve active search for applications of the synthesized polymeric materials in collaboration with partner laboratories. |
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