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Atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP): A versatile and forceful tool for functional membranes

2013; Elsevier BV; Volume: 39; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2013.09.001

1873-1619

Jin Ran, Liang Wu, Zhenghui Zhang, Tongwen Xu,

Membrane Separation Technologies

The progress in atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) provides an effective means for the design and preparation of functional membranes. Polymeric membranes with different macromolecular architectures applied in fuel cells, including block and graft copolymers are conveniently prepared via ATRP. Moreover, ATRP has also been widely used to introduce functionality onto the membrane surface to enhance its use in specific applications, such as antifouling, stimuli-responsive, adsorption function and pervaporation. In this review, the recent design and synthesis of advanced functional membranes via the ATRP technique are discussed in detail and their especial advantages are highlighted by selected examples extract the principles for preparation or modification of membranes using the ATRP methodology.