Probing mechanistic features of conventional, catalytic and living free radical polymerizations using soft ionization mass spectrometric techniques

Christopher Barner-Kowollik, Thomas P. Davis, Martina H. Stenzel

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Abstract

The present feature article provides an overview on the use of state-of-the-art mass spectrometry techniques such as matrix assisted laser desorption and ionization time of flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry as well as electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) for probing the mechanism of free radical polymerization processes. The article features representative examples of the application of mass spectrometry techniques to conventional free radical polymerization, nitroxide mediated polymerization (NMP), atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP), reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) as well as catalytic chain transfer (CCT) processes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7791-7805
Number of pages15
JournalPolymer
Volume45
Issue number23
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2004
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Electrospray ionization mass spectrometry
  • Free radical polymerization mechanism and kinetics
  • Matrix assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry

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