Versatile poly(N-vinylcaprolactam)-grafted-hydroxypropyl cellulose polymers with tailored thermo- and pH-responsive properties via sustainable organocatalyzed atom transfer radical polymerization

• DOI: 10.1039/d4py00931b
• Publication Date: 2024-09-26T06:40:39Z
• Authors: Muhammad Asif Iqbal; Asif Mahmood; Waheed Al-Masry; Chan Ho Park; Sadaf Ul Hassan; Toheed Akhter
• Keywords: Atom-transfer radical-polymerization

This study explores the synthesis of dual pH- and thermo-responsive poly(N-vinylcaprolactam)-grafted-hydroxypropyl cellulose (PNVCL-g-HPC) polymers via visible-light-driven, metal-free organocatalyzed atom transfer radical polymerization (O-ATRP). Three distinct PNVCL-g-HPC were prepared with...