In an effort to synthesize macromolecules comprising both covalent and non-covalent bonding to tune ultimate physical properties, a variety of methodologies and functionalization strategies were employed. First, protected functional initiation, namely 3-[(N-benzyl-N-methyl)amino]-1-propyllithium and 3-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-1-propyllithium, in living anionic polymerization of isoprene was used to yield well-defined chain end functional macromolecules. Using both initiating systems, polymers with good molar mass control and narrow molar mass distributions were obtained and well-defined chain end functionality was observed. There was no observed effect on the polymer microstructure from the polar functionality in the initiator, with ~92% 1,4- and 8% 3,4-enchainment observed in each case. Further investigation of the 3-[(N-benzyl-N-methyl)amino]-1-propyllithium initiated polyisoprenes proved that facile deprotection was not possible and residual catalyst was not removable from the polymer. However, polymers initiated with 3-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-1-propyllithium were quantitatively hydrogenated and deprotected under relatively mild conditions to yield hydroxyl functional macromolecules in several architectures, including linear and star-shaped. Excellent conversion from arm polymer to star polymer was observed and well-defined macromolecules were obtained. Subsequently, a series of non-functional, hydroxyl functional, and 2-ureido-4[1H]-pyrimidone (UPy) chain end functional linear and star-shaped poly(ethylene-co-propylene)s were synthesized and characterized. The melt phase properties were investigated using melt rheology and the effect of macromolecular topology and multiple hydrogen bond functionality was investigated. Linear UPy functional poly(ethylene-co-propylene)s exhibited increased viscosity and shear thinning onset at lower frequencies than non-functional polymers of similar molar mass due to interaction of the multiple hydrogen bonding groups. Star-shaped UPy functional poly(ethylene-co-propylene)s showed inhibition to terminal flow and the absence of a zero shear viscosity in melt rheological characterization, indicative of a network like structure imparted from the multiple hydrogen bonding interactions. In addition, the living anionic polymerization of D3 was controlled using the functionalized initiators3-[(N-benzyl-N-methyl)amino]-1-propyllithium and 3-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-1-propyllithium. Good molar mass control and narrow molar mass distributions were observed. In contrast to the polyisoprene homopolymers, facile deprotection of the 3-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-1-propyllithium was not possible due to the acid sensitivity of the poly(dimethylsiloxane) backbone. However, facile deprotection of the protected secondary amine was achieved through hydrogenolysis and well-defined terminal amine functionalized poly(dimethylsiloxane) was synthesized, which are then amenable to further functionalization reactions. In contrast to the well-defined polymers synthesized using living anionic polymerization, free radical polymerizations was used to synthesize free radical copolymers with broader polydispersities and pendant UPy groups. These copolymers were compared with a simple dimeric hydrogen bonding carboxylic acid containing copolymer. Melt rheological characterization revealed that, at similar concentrations, the effect of the UPy group was much greater than the carboxylic acid, and broadened plateau moduli and increased viscosity for the UPy containing polymers were observed, while the acid containing polymer exhibited similar results to a non-functional control. The dynamic viscosity was observed to increase systematically with increasing UPyMA incorporation and the quadruple hydrogen bonding interactions were observed to dissociate between ~80-150 °C. / Ph. D.

Ion-containing macromolecules continue to stimulate new opportunities for emerging electro-active applications ranging from high performance energy devices to water purification membranes. Progress in polymer synthesis and engineering now permit well-defined, ion-containing macromolecules with tunable morphologies, mechanical performance, ion conductivity, and 3D structure in order to address these globally challenged technologies. Achieving tailored chemical compositions with high degrees of phase separation for optimizing conductivity and water adsorption remains a constant synthetic challenge and presents an exciting opportunity for engineering sophisticated macromolecular architectures. This dissertation will introduce unprecedented charged polymers using conventional free radical and anionic polymerization to incorporate ionic functionalities based on phosphonium cations. This new class of copolymers offers unique properties with ionic functionality for tailorable electro-active performance. / Ph. D.

Cette thèse a pour but la synthèse de nouveaux polymères par polymérisation anionique et organo-catalyse de polymérisation par activation du monomère. Ce sujet s’articule autour de deux axes majeurs : 1) La synthèse de nouveaux polyamides par activation d’amines aromatiques ou de dérivés acrylamides 2) L’étude de l’ouverture de cycle d’aziridines activées catalysée par les carbènes N-heterocycliques. Le but de cette thèse est donc d’étudier les mécanismes mis en jeu lors de ces polymérisations. Les polymères obtenus seront caractérisés par les méthodes d’analyses classiques (RMN, chromatographie par exclusion stérique, analyses thermiques, spectrométrie de masse, etc.) / In this thesis, the ring-opening polymerization by a monomer activation strategy of heterocyclic monomers such as lactams and aziridines was investigated. In the first part, we described that covalently activated aziridines, i.e. N-sulfonyl aziridines, could be subjected to the N-heterocyclic carbene organocatalyzed ring-opening polymerization (NHC-OROP) in a living/controlled manner. Secondary activated amine, non-activated secondary amine as well as functional initiators were used to promote the ring-opening polymerization of N-activated aziridines. The high tolerance to various chemical functions and the high level of control of the so-called NHC-OROP have allowed the synthesis of well-defined and original aziridine-based block copolymers. On the other hand, the simultaneous combination of anionic ring-opening of ε-caprolactam and condensation reactions of aminobenzoate derivatives was shown to occur in a « one-step » bulk copolymerization allowing the preparation of aliphatic-aromatic copolyamides with enhanced thermal properties (including the glass transition temperature). Alternatively, other methodologies such as covalent activation of lactams with electron withdrawing group or the hydrogen transfer polymerization of acrylamide derivatives were investigated for the synthesis of new polyamides.

L’objectif premier de ce travail a été de trouver une méthode de synthèse permettant depréparer des terpolymères ABC linéaires et en étoile en gardant la masse molaire des blocs A et B(PS et P2VP) constantes, tout en faisant varier la masse molaire du bloc C (PI) de sorte à avoiraccès à différentes morphologies. Le deuxième objectif consistait en l’auto-assemblage desterpolymères synthétisés sous forme de films minces.Afin de répondre au premier objectif de cette thèse, une voie de synthèse, combinant lapolymérisation anionique avec une méthode de couplage, a été mise au point. La polymérisationanionique séquentielle des blocs PS et P2VP a donné lieu à des chaînes PS-b-P2VPfonctionnalisées qui ont été ensuite couplées à différents blocs PI via une estérification de Steglich.Cette méthode de synthèse s’est révélée pertinente car des terpolymères ABC linéaires et en étoiletrès bien définis (c-à-d ayant une dispersité inférieure à 1.1) ont pu être synthétisés. De plus, laméthode de couplage, ayant un rendement proche de 100%, ne met pas en jeu l’utilisation de métalen tant que catalyseur.Dans un deuxième temps, l’auto-organisation des terpolymères a permis d’obtenir denouvelles morphologies sous forme de films minces. Un recuit par vapeur de solvant a été utilisépour apporter de la mobilité aux chaînes terpolymères. Ainsi, nous avons montré que l’autoorganisationde chaînes terpolymères linéaires (PS-b-P2VP-b-PI) permettait la formation d’unephase double gyroid coeur-écorce en film mince. De plus, l’auto-organisation des terpolymères enétoile (3 μ-ISP) a permis d’obtenir un pavage d’Archimède de type (4.6.12) pour la première foisen film mince. Dans ce cas, nous avons aussi montré que varier la masse molaire du bloc PI ainsique la nature du solvant de recuit permettait une rotation des domaines au sein la structure.Typiquement le coeur de la structure peut être occupé soit par le PI ou bien le PS. / The first objective of this work was to develop a synthesis method enabling the preparationof linear and star ABC terpolymers. The molecular weights of the A and B (PS and P2VP) blockswere kept constant while the size of the C (PI) block was varied to achieve different morphologies.The second objective of this work was devoted to the study of the self-assembly of linear and starABC terpolymer thin films. A synthesis route combining the anionic polymerization with acoupling method was developed. The PS and P2VP blocks were synthesized by a sequential anionicpolymerization. The PI block separately synthesized by anionic polymerization was then coupledto the PS-b-P2VP diblock via a Steglich esterification. This method revealed to be efficient sinceit is a catalyst metal-free reaction enabling to achieve well-defined terpolymers with a dispersitybelow 1.1The study of star and linear ABC terpolymer self-assembly led to new morphologies in thinfilm. A solvent vapor annealing treatment was used to promote the mobility of the polymericchains. A core-shell double gyroid structure was produced from the self-assembly of linear PS-b-P2VP-b-PI thin films. Four different crystallographic planes were observed depending on the filmthickness. Moreover, the self-assembly of star ABC terpolymer chains into a thin film (4.6.12)Archimedean tilling pattern was demonstrated for the first time. Here, the PS and PI blocksoccupied different places within the (4.6.12) tiling pattern depending on the PI volume ratio andthe solvent selected to swell the film.

L’objectif de cette étude est de synthétiser de nouveaux polymères aux propriétés spécifiques, en utilisant pour la première fois comme monomère un aldocétène : l’éthylcétène. La synthèse de l’éthylcétène a été entreprise en utilisant deux procédés distincts :d’une part la méthode de McCarney, qui a permis de le préparer dans un solvant par entraînement à la vapeur, et d’autre part le craquage de l’anhydride butyrique à 575°C sous 40mbar.La polymérisation ionique de l’éthylcétène a ensuite été réalisée, dans différentes conditions de solvant, de température et avec plusieurs amorceurs. La polymérisation anionique a abouti uniquement à la formation d’un polyester amorphe, tandis que la polymérisation cationique a conduit exclusivement à un polymère de structure polycétone,d’une grande stéréorégularité avec une cristallinité moyenne de 0,34. Une caractérisation fine de ces polymères a été effectuée par IRTF-ATR, RMN, TGA, DSC, GPC et diffraction desRX. / The aim of this study is to synthesize new polymers with specific properties, using for the first time an aldoketene as monomer, namely ethylketene.The synthesis of ethylketene was carried out by using two distinct processes: on the one hand the method of McCarney, which led to its synthesis in a solvent by co-distillation, and on the other hand the pyrolysis of butyric anhydride at 575°C under 40 mbar.The ionic polymerization of ethylketene was then carried out, using different solvents, temperatures and initiators. The anionic polymerization gave only amorphous polyesters,while the cationic polymerization led exclusively to a polyketonic polymer, highly stereoregular with an average cristallinity of 0.34. A precise characterization of thesepolymers was undertaken by FTIR-ATR, NMR, TGA, DSC, GPC and X-ray diffraction.

京都大学 / 0048 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(工学) / 甲第19895号 / 工博第4211号 / 新制||工||1651(附属図書館) / 32972 / 京都大学大学院工学研究科合成・生物化学専攻 / (主査)教授 吉田 潤一, 教授 松田 建児, 教授 松原 誠二郎 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) / Kyoto University / DFAM

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