Taming Radicals Behavior in Controlled Radical Polymerization

Fundamentals and peculiarities of radical polymerizations wit reversible deactivation are discussed in detailed with emphasis on systems with persistent radical effect. This is followed by structure reactivity correlation for alkyl halide initiators, catalysts, solvents and other additives needed for ATRP at low concentration of Cu catalysts. The selection of initiators and catalysts for ATRP of various monomers and under various conditions is reviewed.