Living Polymerization in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide / RAFT controlled living microparticles
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Nottingham
Department Name: Sch of Chemistry
Abstract
This research aims to harness expertise present in Nottingham and in Leeds to develop a new technique to produce synthetic materials based on polymers. We will develop novel routes to block copolymer microparticles with controlled molecular weight through use of RAFT dispersion polymerization in scCO2. Our approach has the potential to broaden significantly the application of both scCO2 and RAFT, thus creating important new routes to novel materials that should easily scale to commercialisation. We believe that our application is timely and that the scientific benefits will extend from the training of the two PDRA researchers through to the two Universities and to UK plc, thus making the project excellent value for money.
People |
ORCID iD |
| SM Howdle (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Bassett S
(2017)
One-pot synthesis of micron-sized polybetaine particles; innovative use of supercritical carbon dioxide
in Polymer Chemistry
Benedetti M
(2017)
Synthesis of polymeric microcapsules by interfacial-suspension cationic photopolymerisation of divinyl ether monomer in aqueous suspension
in Polymer Chemistry
Birkin N
(2011)
Synthesis and application of new CO2-soluble vinyl pivalate hydrocarbon stabilisers via RAFT polymerisation
in Polymer Chemistry
Hermida-Merino D
(2014)
A high pressure cell for supercritical CO2 on-line chemical reactions studied with X-ray techniques.
in The Review of scientific instruments
Jennings J
(2013)
Advantages of Block Copolymer Synthesis by RAFT-Controlled Dispersion Polymerization in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide
in Macromolecules
Jennings J
(2016)
Block copolymer synthesis by controlled/living radical polymerisation in heterogeneous systems.
in Chemical Society reviews
Jennings J
(2016)
How does dense phase CO 2 influence the phase behaviour of block copolymers synthesised by dispersion polymerisation?
in Polymer Chemistry
Jennings J
(2012)
One-pot synthesis of block copolymers in supercritical carbon dioxide: a simple versatile route to nanostructured microparticles.
in Journal of the American Chemical Society
Lee H
(2010)
Synthesis and Phase Behavior of CO 2 -Soluble Hydrocarbon Copolymer: Poly(vinyl acetate- alt -dibutyl maleate)
in Macromolecules
| Description | We discovered a new and unique approach to making polymers by use of high pressure carbon dioxide as a solvent and processing aid |
| Exploitation Route | New approaches to designing and fabricating nanostructured materials could be of value to industry. |
| Sectors | Chemicals,Electronics,Healthcare |
| Description | New approaches to controlling polymerisation processes have been published and citations how that these have been of interest to the academic community. Informal interactions with industry also confirm that the data presented have been of value. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2012 |
| Sector | Chemicals |
| Impact Types | Economic |
| Description | Direct Industry Funding |
| Amount | € 125,000 (EUR) |
| Organisation | Kaneka Corporation |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | Japan |
| Start | 09/2015 |
| End | 09/2019 |
| Description | European Union Framework 7 |
| Amount | € 500,000 (EUR) |
| Funding ID | FP7-PEOPLE-2011-ITN REFINE (289253) |
| Organisation | European Commission |
| Department | Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | European Union (EU) |
| Start | 05/2012 |
| End | 10/2016 |
| Description | Leverhulme Trust Research Grant |
| Amount | £273,000 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | RPG-2014-034 |
| Organisation | The Leverhulme Trust |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 10/2014 |
| End | 10/2017 |
| Description | Croda acrylics team |
| Organisation | Croda International |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | We have demonstarted that polyacrylic acid gelling materials can be prepared ina solvent free process with good control |
| Collaborator Contribution | Croda brough excellent epxertise with the ability to analyse the materials formed - eg viscosity measurements |
| Impact | none |
| Start Year | 2012 |
| Description | Kaneka Belgium N.V. |
| Organisation | Kaneka Belgium N.V. |
| Country | Belgium |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | development of new processing routes for the company |
| Collaborator Contribution | funded PhD studentship and provided in kind expertise |
| Impact | early stage collaboration on polymer processing |
| Start Year | 2015 |