Amphiphilic functional block copolymers bearing a reactive furfuryl group via RAFT polymerization; reversible core cross-linked micelles via a Diels–Alder “click reaction”

Abstract

Amphiphilic BCPs, PFMA-b-PPEGMA were prepared via RAFT polymerization. They were self-assembled into micelles in aqueous medium with a hydrophobic PFMA core and hydrophilic PPEGMA corona. Core cross-linked micelles were prepared via the DA reaction.