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Abstract
Poly(vinyl ester) stars have been synthesized via different macromolecular design via interchange of xanthate (MADIX)/reversible addition−fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization methodologies. Two approaches were investigated. The first method involved attaching the xanthate functionality to the core via a nonfragmenting covalent bond (Z-group approach). The second approach involved attaching the xanthate functionality to the core via a fragmenting covalent bond (R-group approach). The R-group approach yielded well-defined poly(vinyl acetate), poly(vinyl pivalate), and poly(vinyl neodecanoate) stars with narrow polydispersities (PDI ≤ 1.4). In contrast, the molecular weight distributions of poly(vinyl acetate) stars prepared using the Z-approach tended to broaden at moderate to high conversions. We attribute this broadening to steric congestion around the xanthate functionality, restricting the access of monomer to the CS bonds. The R-group approach was also found to be superior for preparing p...
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