Aydogan, CansuÇiftçi, MustafaYagci, Yusuf2021-03-202021-03-2020191022-13361521-3927http://doi.org/10.1002/marc.201900109https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12885/619A straightforward transformation protocol combining two distinct living polymerization methods for the controlled synthesis of block copolymers is described. In the first step, bromo-terminated poly(methyl methacrylate) is prepared by atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). Then, a bromide end group is substituted with a triphenylmethyl (trityl) functionality under visible light irradiation using dimanganese decacarbonyl (Mn-2(CO)(10)) photochemistry. The resulting polymers with trityl end groups are used as macroiniferter for the polymerization of styrene and tert-butyl acrylate (tBA) to yield desired block copolymers with narrow molecular weight distribution. Moreover, the amphiphilic copolymers with acrylic acid functionalities are obtained by the hydrolyzation of poly(tert-butyl acrylate) containing block copolymers with trifluoroacetic acid.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessatom transfer radical polymerizationblock copolymersinifertermanganese decacarbonylradical couplingvisible lightArticle10.1002/marc.2019001094014WOS:00047775020000731087732Q1Q1