TY  - JOUR
A1  - Laschewsky, André
T1  - Recent trends in the synthesis of polyelectrolytes
JF  - Current opinion in colloid & interface science : current chemistry
N2  - Recent developments in the synthesis of polyelectrolytes are highlighted, with respect to the nature of the ionic groups, the polymer backbones, synthetic methods, and additional functionality given to the polyelectrolytes. In fact, the synthesis of new polyelectrolytes is mostly driven by material aspects, currently. The article pays particular attention to strong polyelectrolytes, and the new methods of controlled polymerization. These methods and the so-called click reactions have enabled novel designs of polyelectrolytes. Nevertheless, the polymerization of unprotected ionic monomers is still challenging and limits the synthetic possibilities. The structural aspects are complemented by considerations with respect to the aspired uses of the new polyelectrolytes.
KW  - Polyelectrolytes
KW  - Synthesis
KW  - Ionic monomers
KW  - Controlled polymerization
KW  - "click" chemistry
Y1  - 2012
U6  - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cocis.2011.08.001
SN  - 1359-0294
VL  - 17
IS  - 2
SP  - 56
EP  - 63
PB  - Elsevier
CY  - London
ER  -