Self-crosslinkable nitroxide-functionalized poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) through atom transfer radical coupling reaction

Electrochemical activation of polymer chains mediated with radical transfer reactions

This work demonstrates a general and effective approach to activate inert polymer chains for further reactions through electrochemically driven radical generation and radical transfer reactions. The generated radical-containing polymer chains show capacity for further polymer reactions and preparation of polymer hybrids.