Improved processes for atom (or group) transfer radical polymerization (ATRP)
and novel polymers have been developed and are described. In certain embodiments,
novel copolymers comprising a least one polymeric branch or polymeric block with
a predominantly alternating monomer sequence are described. Novel copolymers comprising
a least one polymeric branch or polymeric block with a gradient monomer structure
are described. Additionally, novel copolymers comprising a least one polymeric
branch or polymeric block with a predominantly periodic monomer sequence are also
described. Novel copolymers having a water soluble backbone and at least two hydrophobic
polymeric branches grafted to the water soluble backbone are also described.
