TY  - JOUR
A1  - Laschewsky, André
T1  - Structures and synthesis of zwitterionic polymers
JF  - Polymers
N2  - The structures and synthesis of polyzwitterions ("polybetaines") are reviewed, emphasizing the literature of the past decade. Particular attention is given to the general challenges faced, and to successful strategies to obtain polymers with a true balance of permanent cationic and anionic groups, thus resulting in an overall zero charge. Also, the progress due to applying new methodologies from general polymer synthesis, such as controlled polymerization methods or the use of "click" chemical reactions is presented. Furthermore, the emerging topic of responsive ("smart") polyzwitterions is addressed. The considerations and critical discussions are illustrated by typical examples.
KW  - review
KW  - polyzwitterion
KW  - polyampholyte
KW  - zwitterionic group
KW  - betaine
KW  - synthesis
KW  - monomer
KW  - polymerization
KW  - post-polymerization modification
Y1  - 2014
U6  - https://doi.org/10.3390/polym6051544
SN  - 2073-4360
VL  - 6
IS  - 5
SP  - 1544
EP  - 1601
PB  - MDPI
CY  - Basel
ER  -