Redefining the Limits: Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization of Vinyl Ketone Monomers under Light

ACS Macro Letters 2026 Open access

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Authors: M. A. Sachini N. Weerasinghe, Lucca Trachsel, Grzegorz Przesławski, Julian Sobieski, Parker Anthony McBeth, Michelle C. Mancini, Roshan Lama, Tochukwu Nwoko, Matthew Paeth, Krzysztof Matyjaszewski, Dominik Konkolewicz
DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.5c00781
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

-chlorophenyl vinyl ketone), were successfully synthesized under light using atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). This marks the first successful attempt at ATRP of vinyl ketones. The polymerization kinetics revealed chain growth and maintained livingness, as further evidenced by successful chain extension using ethyl acrylate. The efficient main-chain cleavability of the polymers was confirmed under UV light. While the attainment of low dispersity remains an enduring challenge, this work offers promising potential for future success.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization Photopolymerization techniques and applications Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics

Publication details

Journal / source
ACS Macro Letters
Publisher
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Volume
15
Issue
1
Pages
231–236
Publication date
7 January 2026
Language
EN