Abstract
What forms, follows functions; however, even the best of intentions can only be realized if and only if a successful formation (i.e., synthesis) of the targeted material can be achieved. Thus, a discussion of the viable and facile synthetic routes for the formation of the desired radical polymers is itself an important field of research. This is because one needs to understand and contain the reactivity of the pendant radical units [1]. Ambient stable radicals can be, and often are, reactive towards various chemical species including other radicals [2]. For instance, radical polymerizations of radical-containing stable monomers may not be a viable approach for the synthesis of radical polymers due to their reactivity. Thus, the choice of polymerization and the associated choice of monomer units are crucial in design and formation of any given radical polymer or polyradical (Fig. 2.1).
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Mukherjee, S., Boudouris, B.W. (2017). Syntheses of Radical Polymers. In: Organic Radical Polymers. SpringerBriefs in Materials. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-58574-1_2
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