Precision synthesis of a biobased myrcene thermoplastic elastomer by using an amphiphilic macro-RAFT agent via emulsion polymerization in aqueous medium

• DOI: 10.1039/d4py00093e
• Publication Date: 2024-06-27T01:40:51Z
• Authors: Wen Li; Guoyu Chen; Youfang Zhang; Jianyun Ding; Jie Liu; Runguo Wang; Dean Shi; Weiwei Lei; Liqun Zhang
• Keywords: Raft; Thermoplastic elastomer; Emulsion polymerization; Myrcene; Butyl acrylate

A poly( tert -butyl acrylate)- b -poly(β-myrcene)- -poly( acrylate) biobased thermoplastic elastomer was prepared by RAFT emulsion polymerization utilizing a precisely devised amphiphilic macro-RAFT agent and can be modified hydrolysis.