Over the last few decades, the production and consumption of craft beer in the United States has witnessed a spectacular increase. According to the Brewer's Association (2020), there were approximately 89 breweries operating in the United States in 1978 compared to 8,386 in 2019. Along with this rapid market expansion, the cultural status of beer also underwent significant changes. Despite the exponential rise in the number of craft breweries as well as the emergence of a craft beer culture, little empirical scholarship on the field of craft beer exists. In this study, I analyze the rapid status shift of craft beer by exploring its social history of changes that occurred both exogenously to the cultural field of craft beer as well as endogenous developments within the field. Further, I examine in detail the emergence and role of a critical discourse surrounding craft beer culture in relation to its involvement in the elevation of status as well as the construction of symbolic and social boundaries. The theoretical foundation for this study draws on insights from work on cultural fields (Bourdieu 1993), art worlds (Becker 1982), cultural and artistic legitimation (Baumann 2001; 2007a; 2007b; 2011), social and symbolic boundaries (Lamont and Molnar 2002), and the production of culture perspective (Peterson and Anand 2004). Data for this project come both from secondary and original sources including All About Beer magazine and semi-structured face-to-face interviews with craft beer industry professionals. My findings suggest that while the status elevation of the field of craft beer has closely followed those of other legitimized fields (e.g., film), unique discursive and institutional dynamics are also salient. Specifically, I find that through critical discourse, the status elevation of craft beer in the United States context was directly related to a.) the establishment of beer travel as a cultural good, b.) the linkage of craft beer to predominantly white, middle-class leisure activities, c.) the association of beer to other high status gastronomic fields, and d.) the historicization of the field craft beer particularly via the mythologization of early pioneers. / Doctor of Philosophy / Over the last few decades, the production and consumption of craft beer in the United States has witnessed a spectacular increase. According to the Brewer's Association (2020), there were approximately 89 breweries operating in the United States in 1978 compared to 8,386 in 2019. Along with this rapid market expansion, the public perception of craft beer also underwent significant changes. Despite the exponential rise in the number of craft breweries, craft beer's changing status, and the blossoming of American craft beer culture, little empirical scholarship on craft beer exists that explores the sociological aspects of the field. Drawing on multiple sociological theoretical frameworks I employ a multi-method research design to analyze both secondary and original data to explore questions surrounding the upward status elevation of craft beer from 2002 to 2017 in the United States context. My main findings suggest that through critical discourse, the status elevation of craft beer in the United States context was directly related to a.) the establishment of beer travel as a cultural good, b.) the linkage of craft beer to predominantly white, middle-class leisure activities, c.) the association of beer to other high status gastronomic fields such as wine, and d.) the historicization of the field craft beer particularly via the mythologization of early pioneers.

Le RAFT-RGD radiomarqué avec un émetteur β- comme nouvel agent de radiothérapie interne vectorisée. L'intégrine αvβ3 est fortement impliquée en oncogenèse à travers son rôle dans la néoangiogenèse tumorale, dans la prolifération et la survie des cellules cancéreuses et dans le processus métastatique. L'intégrine αvβ3 est exprimée faiblement dans la plupart des tissus. Par contre, elle est fortement exprimée par les cellules endothéliales activées lors de l'angiogenèse et par les cellules de nombreux types de cancers invasifs. Ces caractéristiques font de l'intégrine αvβ3 une excellente cible pour l'imagerie et la thérapie de ces tumeurs. Le RAFT-RGD (Regioselectively Addressable Functionalized Template-(cyclo-[RGDfK])4) est un derivé polypeptidique constitué de quatre peptides cyclo-RGD (spécifiques de l'intégrine αvβ3) fixés sur un groupe porteur RAFT. Le RAFT-RGD cible spécifiquement l'intégrine αvβ3 in vitro et in vivo et permet la détection par imagerie nucléaire ou par fluorescence de tumeurs exprimant αvβ3 sur des modèles précliniques. Le RAFT-RGD un excellent vecteur potentiel pour cibler les tumeurs exprimant αvβ3 et pour y délivrer des traitements, que ce soit des molécules de chimiothérapie ou des radionucléides de thérapie. Cette étude est la première à évaluer le potentiel thérapeutique du RAFT-RGD radiomarqué avec un émetteur β- sur un modèle de souris Nude porteuses de tumeurs exprimant l'intégrine αvβ3. Une injection de 37 MBq de 90Y-RAFT-RGD ou de 177Lu-RAFT-RGD permet de ralentir significativement la croissance de tumeurs exprimant l'intégrine αvβ3 par rapport aux souris contrôles non traitées ou traitées avec la même activité de la molécule de contrôle non spécifique de la cible, le RAFT-RAD. En comparaison, une injection de 30 MBq de 90Y-RAFT-RGD ne permet pas de ralentir la croissance de tumeurs n'exprimant pas l'intégrine αvβ3. Le RAFT-RGD présente un bon potentiel pour le traitement de tumeurs exprimant l'intégrine αvβ3 lorsqu'il est radiomarqué avec des émetteurs β-. Mots clés : intégrine αvβ3, RAFT-RGD, ciblage tumoral, radiothérapie interne vectorisée. / Β- emitters radiolabeled RAFT-RGD as new agents for internal targeted radiotherapy. The αvβ3 integrin is known to play an important role in tumor-induced angiogenesis, tumor proliferation, survival and metastasis. Because of its overexpression on neoendothelial cells such as those present in growing tumors, as well as on tumor cells of various origins, αvβ3 integrin is an attractive molecular target for diagnosis and therapy of the rapidly growing and metastatic tumors. A tetrameric RGD-based peptide, regioselectively addressable functionalized template-(cyclo-[RGDfK])4 (RAFT-RGD), specifically targets integrin αvβ3 in vitro and in vivo. RAFT-RGD has been used for tumor imaging and drug targeting. This study is the first to evaluate the therapeutic potential of the β- emitters radiolabeled tetrameric RGD peptide RAFT-RGD in a Nude mouse model of αvβ3-expressing tumors. An injection of 37 MBq of 90Y-RAFT-RGD or 177Lu-RAFT-RGD in mice with αvβ3-positive tumors caused a significant growth delay as compared with mice treated with 37 MBq of 90Y-RAFT-RAD or 177Lu-RAFT-RAD or untreated mice. In comparison, an injection of 30 MBq of 90Y-RAFT-RGD had no efficacy for the treatment of αvβ3-negative tumors. 90Y-RAFT-RGD and 177Lu-RAFT-RGD are potent αvβ3-expressing tumor targeting agents for internal targeted radiotherapy. Keys words : integrin αvβ3, RAFT-RGD, tumour targeting, internal targeted radiotherapy.

Actuellement, il existe deux types de peintures anti-salissures marines sur le marché : - Les Self-Polishing Coatings (SPC), revêtements auto-polissants à base de liants polymères hydrolysables, efficaces par relargage de biocides dans le milieu marin mais toxiques pour l’environnement ; - Les Fouling Release Coatings (FRC), revêtements hydrophobes à base de silicone, sans biocides, qui limitent la force d’adhésion des salissures mais ne sont pas efficaces en mode statique.L’objectif de cette étude est d’élaborer des peintures anti-salissures marines hybrides FRC/SPC. Pour ce faire, des polymères diblocs à la fois hydrolysables et présentant une faible énergie de surface ont été synthétisés et caractérisés puis utilisés en tant que liants dans la formulation de peintures anti-salissures marines.Le procédé de polymérisation RAFT a été employé afin de synthétiser des polymères avec une architecture et une masse molaire contrôlée. Deux approches ont été abordées :- Des polymères ont été synthétisés à base de monomères de faible énergie de surface et hydrolysables (le méthacrylate de (heptaméthyl-trisiloxy)diméthylsilyle et le méthacrylate de bis(triméthylsilyloxy)méthylsilyle) avec un co-monomère méthacrylate de méthyle ou méthacrylate de butyle. Il a notamment pu être montré que les copolymères de structure dibloc présentent une énergie de surface plus faible que les copolymères statistiques.- Des polymères ont été synthétisés à partir de monomères hydrolysables tel que le méthacrylate de tert-butyldiméthylsilyle et de monomères de faible énergie de surface tel que le méthacrylate de poly(diméthyl-siloxane).Les propriétés d’érosion (type SPC) et d’énergie de surface (type FRC) ont été étudiées pour les liants seuls et les peintures formulées, avant et pendant leur immersion en eau de mer artificielle. L’efficacité anti-salissures marines des peintures formulées a été évaluée lors de leur immersion in-situ en Mer Méditerranée. / Two main types of antifouling coatings are present on the market: - The Self-Polishing Coatings (SPC): they are based on hydrolysable polymer binders and their antifouling efficiency relies on the release of biocides in the marine surrounding. Unfortunately, they are toxic for the marine environment- The Fouling Release Coatings (FRC): these hydrophobic silicone-based coatings limit the adhesion strength of fouling organisms and are biocide-free. Nevertheless, they are not efficient during idle periods.The aim of this study is to develop FRC/SPC hybrid antifouling coatings. Thus, diblock polymers both hydrolysable and with a low surface energy have been synthesized and characterized, then used as binders for the formulation of antifouling coatings.Polymerization by the RAFT process has been used to synthesize well-architectured polymers with controlled molecular weights. Two different approaches have been considered:- Polymers have been synthesized from low surface energy and hydrolysable monomers ((heptamethyl-trisiloxy)dimethylsilyl methacrylate and bis(trimethylsilyloxy)methylsilyl methacrylate) and a co-monomer of methyl or butyl methacrylate. It has been demonstrated that the diblock copolymers exhibit a lower surface energy than the statistical copolymers.- Polymers have been synthesized from hydrolysable monomers (tert-butyldimethylsilyl methacrylate) and low surface energy monomers (poly(dimethylsiloxane) methacrylate).The erosion properties (SPC-type) and the hydrophobicity (FRC-type) have been studied for both the binders and the formulated coatings, before and during their immersion in artificial seawater. The antifouling efficiency of the formulated coatings has been evaluated during their in-situ immersion in the Mediterranean Sea.

L’objectif de ces travaux est de synthétiser des copolymères diblocs et triblocs à base d'unités monomères méthacrylate de tert-butyldiméthylsilyle et diméthylsiloxane. Le choix de ces unités monomères repose sur l'élaboration de films polymères hydrolysables dans le milieu marin et de faible énergie libre de surface, respectivement. Ces polymères ont été caractérisés puis utilisés comme liants dans la formulation de peintures anti-salissures marines SPC/FRC hybrides. Les performances des revêtements obtenus ont alors été comparées aux deux types de revêtements anti-salissures marines disponibles sur le marché : - les revêtements auto-polissants (Self-polishing copolymer, SPC), à base de liants polymères hydrolysables, efficaces par relargage de biocides dans le milieu marin et par érosion, mais toxiques pour l’environnement ; - les revêtements Fouling Release" (FRC), hydrophobes à base de silicone, et non toxiques, qui limitent la force d’adhésion des salissures mais sans efficacité en mode statique.Le procédé de polymérisation RAFT a été employé afin de synthétiser des polymères avec des architectures, des compositions et des masses molaires contrôlées. Des macro-agents de transfert de chaîne à base de poly(diméthylsiloxane)s ont été préalablement synthétisés à partir de poly(diméthylsiloxane)s mono et di-hydroxylés, de masses molaires 1000 , 5000 et 10000 g.mol-1. Trois séries de copolymères ont été préparées avec des masses molaires allant de 12000 à 60000 g.mol-1 et des teneurs en unités diméthylsiloxanes allant de 3% à 57%.Les propriétés de prise en eau, d'érosion (type SPC) et de mouillabilité (type FRC) ont été étudiées pour les liants seuls et les revêtements formulés avec et sans biocides. L'évolution de l'hydrophobie de surface des revêtements pendant leur immersion en eau de mer artificielle a été suivie. L'efficacité anti-adhésion bactérienne d'une série de copolymères, sous forme de vernis et de revêtements formulés, a été étudiée vis-à-vis de deux souches de bactéries marines. Enfin, l’efficacité anti-salissure marine des vernis et des revêtements formulés avec et sans biocides a été évaluée lors d'une immersion in-situ en Mer Méditerranée pendant 16 mois au maximum. / The aim of this study is to synthesize diblock and triblock copolymers based on tert-butyldimethylsilyl methacrylate and dimethylsiloxane monomer units. These monomer units have been selected to elaborate polymer films both hydrolysable in the marine environment and with a low surface energy. These copolymers have been fully characterized and have been formulated to develop FRC/SPC hybrid antifouling coatings. The performances of these new coatings have been compared to the two main types of antifouling coatings on the market:- the Self-Polishing coatings (SPC), based on hydrolysable polymer binders with an efficiency relied on the release of biocides in the marine environment and the erosion of the coating. Unfortunately, these coatings toxic for the marine environment;- the Fouling Release Coatings (FRC), based on hydrophobic and non-toxic silicone-based coatings which limit the adhesion strength of fouling organisms. Nevertheless, they are not efficient during idle periods. Block copolymers with controlled architecture, chemical composition and molar masses have been synthesized via the RAFT process from poly(dimethylsiloxane)-based chain transfer agents. These macro-chain transfer agents have been previously prepared from mono- and di-hydroxylated poly(dimethylsiloxane)s with molar masses of 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000 g.mol-1. Three series of copolymer have been synthesized with molar masses ranging from 12,000 to 60,000 g.mol-1 and a mass content of dimethylsiloxane units ranging from 3% to 57%. The water uptake, the erosion properties (SPC type) and the hydrophobicity (FRC-type) have been studied for both the binders and the coatings formulated with and without biocides. The evolution of the hydrophobic properties of the coatings' surface has been investigated during their immersion in artificial seawater. The anti-adhesion properties of one series of copolymers have been investigated toward two marine bacterial strains. Then, the antifouling efficiency of the binders and the coatings formulated with and without biocides has been evaluated during their in-situ immersion in the Mediterranean Sea for 16 months at a maximum.

Neste estudo investigamos os efeitos dos ácidos graxos sobre a função e sinalização intracelular de linfócitos humanos. Os ácidos oléico (OA) e linoléico (LA), em baixas concentrações, estimularam a proliferação celular induzida pela IL-2 através do aumento da fosforilação da proteína PKC-<font face=\"symbol\">Z que levou a um aumento da fosforilação de ERK 1/2. Já os ácidos palmítico (PA), esteárico (SA), DHA e EPA diminuíram a proliferação destas células e inibiram a fosforilação de JAK1 e 3, STAT5, ERK e Akt. Os resultados obtidos são sugestivos de que o efeito inibitório promovido por PA, SA, DHA e EPA sobre a proliferação de linfócitos ocorreu devido à diminuição da fosforilação de proteínas fundamentais para a proliferação celular. Por outro lado, OA e LA estimularam a proliferação de linfócitos aumentando a fosforilação de ERK 1/2 através da ativação de PKC-<font face=\"symbol\">Z, efeito dependente da PI3K. O efeito inibitório promovido pelo DHA está associado a uma alteração na quantidade de lipid rafts na membrana plasmática nos quais o receptor de IL-2 está localizado. / The effect of fatty acids (FA) on interleukin -2 (IL-2) signaling pathway in human lymphocytes was investigated. Docosahexaenoic (DHA), eicosapentaenoic (EPA), palmitic (PA) and stearic (SA) acids decreased lymphocyte proliferation in concentrations above 50 <font face=\"symbol\">mM. However, oleic (OA) and linoleic (LA) acids increase lymphocyte proliferation at 25 <font face=\"symbol\">mM. PA, SA, DHA and EPA decreased JAK 1, JAK 3, STAT 5 and AKT phosphorylation induced by IL-2 but OA and LA did not cause any effect. OA and LA increased ERK1/2 phosphorylation whereas the other FA caused a marked decrease. PKC-<font face=\"symbol\">Z phosphorylation was decreased by OA and LA only. In conclusion, the inhibitory effect of PA, SA, DHA and EPA on lymphocyte proliferation observed in our previous study was due to a decrease in protein phosphorylation activated by IL-2. Probably, OA and LA stimulated lymphocyte proliferation by increasing ERK 1/2 phosphorylation throught PKC-<font face=\"symbol\">Z activation. The inhibition of JAK 1, JAK3, STAT 5, ERK1/2 and Akt phosphorylation caused by DHA is associated to a decrease in membrane lipid rafts contend.

La capture du dioxyde de carbone (CO2) est devenu un enjeu mondial majeur et notre but est d’identifier des usages positifs du CO2, par exemple comme solvant alternatif pour la synthèse de polymères. La polymérisation en dispersion est un procédé industriel permettant de produire des particules de polymères avec une taille et une morphologie définies. L’utilisation du CO2 supercritique (scCO2) comme solvant pour ce type de polymérisation est toutefois limitée par l’existence et la disponibilité de stabilisants très solubles, peu chers et respectueux de l’environnement.Dans cette thèse, la synthèse de stabilisants hydrocarbonés est décrite. Jusqu’à récemment, l’utilisation de polymères fluorocarbonés ou à base de silicone était privilégiée car ces polymères présentent une bonne solubilité dans le scCO2. Cependant, ils demeurent coûteux et peu respectueux de l’environnement. Les stabilisants hydrocarbonés comme les poly(acétate de vinyle-stat-pivalate de vinyle) (P(VAc-stat-VPi)) constituent une alternative viable pour la polymérisation de la N-vinyl pyrrolidone (NVP) en dispersion dans le scCO2. Le but de cette étude est d’en étendre les potentialités à la polymérisation d’autres monomères comme le méthacrylate de méthyle (MMA). Une série de copolymères à blocs P(VAc-stat-VPi)-block-PNVP avec différentes masses molaires et compositions a été synthétisée par polymérisation radicalaire contrôlée (RAFT/MADIX) et caractérisée par plusieurs techniques telles que la résonance magnétique nucléaire (RMN) et la chromatographie d’exclusion stérique (SEC).Les copolymères à blocs ont été testés pour la polymérisation en dispersion du MMA / Carbon capture has become a major global process and our aim is to make positive use of the captured carbon dioxide (CO2) as an alternative green solvent. Supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2) presents many advantages over other conventional solvents employed in polymer synthesis. It is nonflammable, has a very low toxicity and allows an easy recovery of the polymer. Dispersion polymerisation is a technique that provides polymer particles with defined morphology and size and it is therefore industrially relevant. However, the main limitation for using scCO2 as a solvent in this technique is the availability of highly CO2-soluble, environmentally friendly and affordable stabilisers. In this thesis the synthesis of hydrocarbon based stabilisers for dispersion polymerisation is explored. Until very recently, only fluorocarbon and silicone based polymers showed any significant solubility in scCO2 but these are expensive and not environmentally friendly. Hydrocarbon stabilisers constitute a viable alternative, however they have only worked successfully for one monomer system, NVP.1A range of P(VAc-stat-VPi)-block-PNVP block copolymers with different molar masses and molar ratios were synthesised using controlled radical polymerisation techniques (RAFT/MADIX) and characterised by different techniques (NMR, SEC) showing narrow dispersities. The NVP block was incorporated to act as an anchor to the growing polymer particles during dispersion. Solubility of the stabilisers was tested using a variable volume view cell.Finally, block copolymers of different DP of PNVP were tested in dispersion polymerisation of MMA

Neste trabalho, dois macro-agentes de transferência de cadeia para polimerizações via RAFT, à base de poli(óxido de etileno), isto é, PEO-CPADB e PEO-CPP, foram sintetizados via duas rotas químicas e utilizados como estabilizantes coloidais e como agentes de controle de massa molecular na polimerização em miniemulsão do estireno. Látices de poliestireno (PS), estabilizados estericamente pelos segmentos de PEO, foram obtidos utilizando 2,2\'-azobis(isobutironitrila) como iniciador e hexadecano como co-estabilizador. O consumo de monômero foi determinado via análise gravimétrica. O tamanho de partícula e a distribuição de tamanhos de partículas (PSD) foram determinados por espalhamento de luz (LS). As massas moleculares e a distribuição de massas moleculares (nwMM) dos polímeros foram determinadas por cromatografia de exclusão de tamanho (SEC). Os resultados mostraram que o diâmetro das gotas e das partículas de polímero, assim como a estabilidade coloidal dos látices são fortemente dependentes do tipo e da quantidade de agente de transferência de cadeia utilizado nas polimerizações. Deslocamentos das curvas de distribuição de massas moleculares para massas moleculares maiores, em função da conversão, indicaram que a maioria das cadeias poliméricas apresentava características de cadeias vivas. Análises de GPC também mostraram que a polimerização foi bem controlada quando uma quantidade do macro-agente RAFT PEO-CPP, igual a 4,4 x 10-3 mol.L-1 foi utilizada, o que foi indicado pelo baixos índices de polidispersão obtidos (1,05-1,42). / In this work, two poly(ethylene oxide)-based macro-RAFT agents, ie, PEO-CPADB and PEO-CPP, were synthesized via two chemical routes and used as a stabilizer and a control agent in the miniemulsion polymerization of styrene. Polystyrene (PS) latexes sterically stabilized by the PEO segments were obtained using 2,2?-azobis(isobutyronitrile) as initiator and hexadecane as co-stabilizer. Monomer consumption was monitored by gravimetric analysis. The latex particle size and the particle size distribution (PSD) were measured by light scattering (LS). Molar masses and molar mass distributions (nwMM) of the polymers were determined by size exclusion chromatography (SEC). The results showed that the droplet/particle sizes and the latexes stability are strongly dependent on the type and on the amount of macro-RAFT agent used in the polymerizations. Shifts of the SEC chromatograms toward higher molar masses with conversion indicated that the majority of the polymer chains are living chains. Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC) analysis also showed that polymerization was well controlled when an amount of macro-RAFT PEO-RAFT agent equal to 4.4 x 10-3 mol. L-1 was used, since low polidispersity indices (1.05-1.42) was achieved.

Recentemente, utilizando a técnica de auto-agregação (\"self-assembly\") foi possível visualizar a possibilidade de se obterem estruturas de tamanhos nanométricos de maneira rápida, em poucas etapas sintéticas e por meio de simples atrações físicas entre as macrocadeias, simulando as interações dos peptídeos nas proteínas. A principal característica desta técnica baseia-se na estrutura química dos polímeros sintéticos que permite o processo de autoagregação somente com interações físicas entre as macrocadeias (sem ligações covalentes). Por meio desta técnica é possível obter, com eficiência e rapidez, estruturas nanométricas que seriam de difícil obtenção por técnicas convencionais.O objetivo principal desta tese foi estudar uma rota química para a síntese de copolímeros em bloco anfifílicos e a preparação de nanopartículas sensíveis à variação de temperatura e pH, pelo método de auto-agregação. Para isso, copolímeros em bloco anfifílicos foram sintetizados utilizando como segmento hidrofóbico o Poli(hidroxibutirato-co-hidroxivalerato) (PHBHV) e como segmento hidrofílico foram utilizados a Poli(N-isopropilacrilamida) (PNIPAAm) e Poli(N-isopropilacrilamida-co-ácido acrílico) (PNIPAAmAA). Estes polímeros chamados \"inteligentes\" foram sintetizados pelo novo mecanismo de polimerização radicalar controlada, por transferência de cadeia, via fragmentação e adição reversíveis (RAFT). Essas nanopartículas termo-pH-sensíveis foram empregadas nos estudos de liberação controlada de um ativo modelo, o acetato de dexametasona, sob condições controladas de temperatura e pH. Com os resultados obtidos nesta tese foi possível identificar uma rota química de síntese de copolímeros em bloco anfifílicos sensíveis a temperatura e pH, utilizando-se de reações de acoplamento entre um polímero biodegradável, obtido de fontes renováveis, e polímeros \"inteligentes\". Foi possível demonstrar também, a viabilidade de utilização destes copolímeros anfifílicos na preparação de nanopartículas pela técnica de auto-agregação, o emprego deste sistema na encapsulação e a liberação controlada de um ativo modelo em função de variações de temperatura e pH. / Recently, the self-assembly technique provided an efficient and rapid pathway for obtaining nanometers structures in a nanometer scale using few steps of reactions and by means of simple physical attractions among macro chains, simulating the folding of peptide segments in proteins. The main characteristic of this technique is based on the chemical structure of the synthetic polymers which allow the self degradation process only with physical interactions between the macro chains (without covalent bonds). By the utilization of this technique is possible to obtain, easily and efficiently, nanometers structures, which would be difficult to be obtained by conventional techniques. The aim of this work was to study a chemical route for designing amphiphilic block copolymers and nanoparticles that exhibit thermo and pH responsive by means of self-assembly method. For this purpose, amphiphilic block copolymers were synthesized using as hydrophobic segment Poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBHV) and as hydrophilic segments, Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAAm) and Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-acrylic acid) (PNIPAAmAA). The hydrophilic polymers, called \"smart\" polymers were synthesized by a new mechanism of controlled radical polymerization, the reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT). These nanoparticles sensitive to temperature and pH were utilized in a drug delivery system of a model drug, the Dexametasone acetate (DexAc) under controlled environment of temperature and pH. The results allowed identifying a chemical route for the synthesis of stimuli-responsive amphiphilic block copolymers by means of coupling reactions of a biodegradable polymer obtained from renewable resources with smart polymers. It was also possible to demonstrate the possibility of utilization of these amphiphilic copolymers in the preparation of nanoparticles by self-assembly technique as well as the utilization of this system in the encapsulation and in the drug delivery of a model drug with variation of temperature and pH.

L'immobilisation de biomacromolécules à la surface de polymères peu réactifs est une voie de synthèse de nanomatériaux qui fait actuellement l'objet de nombreuses recherches pour le développement d'applications biologiques et médicales. Nous avons synthétisé de nouveaux nanomatériaux à base de polypropylène (PP) greffé par des dendrimères de lysine (DGL). Les DGL sont parfaitement solubles dans l'eau, biocompatibles, polycationiques à pH neutre et leur structure dendritique particulière font d'eux des macromolécules de plus en plus étudiées en interactions avec les milieux biologiques. Différents traitements par plasma ont permis de fonctionnaliser la surface du PP et plusieurs stratégies ont été adoptées pour greffer les DGL sous forme de monocouche, multicouche ou à partir de brosses de polymères : le greffage direct, les polymérisations non contrôlée et contrôlée de type RAFT associées au plasma d'iode et à la chimie click de surface. L'aptitude des matériaux PP fonctionnalisés par le DGL à interagir avec les milieux biologiques a été étudiée, en particulier l'immobilisation de l'ATP et le comportement vis-à-vis des bactéries et des virus. Les propriétés de ces nanomatériaux sont liées à la réactivité des groupements amine des DGL ainsi qu'à la structure régulière et sphérique des dendrimères. Les résultats obtenus ouvrent de nombreuses applications potentielles pour le traitement des eaux, le diagnostic et la prévention du développement des micro-organismes. / Great attention has been focused these last years on tailoring polymer surfaces by immobilizationof suitable molecules for biological and medical applications such as tissue engineering, drug delivery systems, antibacterial supports, and biosensors. In that context, we report the preparation of an original hybrid material based on polypropylene and poly-L-Lysine dendrigrafts (DGL) which are perfectly water soluble, and biocompatible. First, activation of the polypropylene surface (PP) was achieved using plasma treatment. Then, several strategies have been developed to graft DGL onto the PP surface such as (i) direct grafting of DGL after surface activation, (ii) the use of conventional radical polymerization or (iii) RAFT polymerization of monomers from the PP surface. The last methodology favored the increase of the DGL grafts density onto the surface. The ability of PP surface functionalized with DGL to interact with biological media was studied and the modified surfaces open the way to many potential applications in water treatment, diagnosis and prevention of the development of microorganisms.

Typische assoziative Verdicker für wässrige Systeme basieren auf linearen, doppelt hydrophob endmodifizierten Poly(ethylenglykolen) (PEGs). Diese Polymere aggregieren aufgrund ihrer Struktur in wässriger Lösung und bilden ein Netzwerk aus verbrückten Polymer-Mizellen. Dabei kann ein Polymer-Molekül maximal zwei Mizellen miteinander verbinden. Bisher ist unklar, wie die Anzahl der Endgruppen eines verzweigten, mehrfach hydrophob endmodifizierten hydrophilen Polymers die Struktur und Dynamik solcher Netzwerke beeinflusst. Die Synthese verzweigter Polymere auf PEG-Basis erfolgt mittels lebender ionischer Polymerisation und ist experimentell aufwändig. Das Einführen hydrophober Endgruppen erfordert zusätzliche Synthese-Schritte. In dieser Arbeit wurden hydrophile Sternpolymere mit hydrophoben Endgruppen in einem Schritt hergestellt. Dazu wurde die Technik der radikalischen Polymerisation unter Kettenübertragung durch reversible Addition und anschließende Fragmentierung (reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer, RAFT) genutzt. Die Synthese der Sternpolymere erfolgte von einem multifunktionalen Kern, der die R-Gruppe der RAFT-Kettenüberträger (chain transfer agents, CTAs) bildete. Die dazu benötigten CTAs wurden so konzipiert, dass mit ihrer Hilfe sowohl die Anzahl der Arme des Sternpolymers (von 2 bis 4), als auch die Länge der hydrophoben Endgruppe (C4, C12, C18) variiert werden konnte. Der große Vorteil der RAFT-Polymerisation ist, dass sie viele polare Monomere für die Synthese der hydrophilen Arme des Sternpolymers toleriert. In dieser Arbeit wurden als Modell-Monomere Oligo(ethylenglykol)methylether-acrylat (OEGA) und N,N-Dimethylacrylamid (DMA) eingesetzt. Beide Monomere bilden nicht-ionische hydrophile Polymere. Poly(OEGA) ist ein Kammpolymer, das auf PEG basiert. Poly(DMA) besitzt dagegen eine deutlich kompaktere Struktur. Die erhaltenen amphiphilen Sternpolymere wurden umfassend molekular charakterisiert. Die Molmassen wurden mit verschiedenen GPC-Systemen bestimmt und der Grad der Endgruppenfunktionalisierung wurde mittels UV/Vis- und 1H-NMR-Spektroskopie überprüft. Die Polymerisation von OEGA zeigt mit den CTAs einige Charakteristika der Polymerisation mit reversibler Deaktivierung (RDRP, auch „kontrollierte radikalische Polymerisation“), wird aber durch Kettenübertragung zum Monomer bzw. Polymer gestört. Diese Nebenreaktion ist auf die Struktur des Monomers als Oligoether zurückzuführen. Bei allen untersuchten Polymerisationen von DMA mit den multifunktionalen CTAs steigt die Molmasse linear mit dem Umsatz. Die erhaltenen Polymere zeigen durchweg monomodale und enge Molmassenverteilungen (PDI ≤ 1,2). Die Molmassen lassen sich in einem weiten Bereich von 25 kg/mol bis 150 kg/mol einstellen und die Endgruppen der Polymere bleiben zu 90 % erhalten. Während die Polymerisation von DMA sowohl mit den di- als auch den trifunktionalen CTAs innerhalb von 3 h zu quantitativen Umsätzen verläuft, wird der quantitative Umsatz des Monomers bei der Polymerisation mit tetrafunktionalen CTAs erst nach 4 h erreicht. Diese Verzögerung ist auf eine Retardierung in der Anfangsphase der Polymerisation zurückzuführen, die sich aus der besonderen Struktur der tetrafunktionalen CTAs erklärt. Auf dem System zur Polymerisation von DMA aufbauend ließen sich Gradienten-Block-Copolymere in Eintopfreaktionen herstellen. Dazu wurde nach Erreichen des quantitativen Umsatzes von DMA ein zweites Monomer zur Reaktionsmischung gegeben. Mit Ethylacrylat (EtA) wurden so lineare amphiphile symmetrische Triblock-Copolymere erhalten. Dabei wurde die Länge des hydrophoben Blocks durch unterschiedliche Mengen an EtA variiert. Mit N,N-Diethylacrylamid (DEA) wurden lineare symmetrische Triblock-Copolymere sowie 3-Arm Stern-Diblock-Copolymere hergestellt, die über einen thermisch schaltbaren zweiten Block verfügen. Bei diesen Polymeren lässt sich die Länge des hydrophoben Teils in situ durch Veränderung der Temperatur variieren. Das Verhalten der amphiphilen Sternpolymere in wässriger Lösung und in Mikroemulsion wurde im Rahmen einer Kooperation an der TU Berlin mit Hilfe von Kleinwinkel-Neutronenstreuung (SANS), dynamischer Lichtstreuung (DLS) und Rheologie untersucht. Die Polymere wirken durch Assoziation der hydrophoben Endgruppen als effektive Verdicker sowohl allein in wässriger Lösung als auch in Mikroemulsion. Die Struktur des gebildeten Netzwerks hängt dabei von der Konzentration des Polymers in der Lösung und der Länge der Endgruppe (Hydrophobie) ab. Die dynamischen Eigenschaften der Lösungen werden außerdem durch die Anzahl der Arme der Polymere bestimmt. / Typically, associative thickeners for aqueous system consist of linear, hydrophobically α,ω-end-capped poly(ethylene glycols) (PEGs). Owing to their structure, these polymers aggregate in aqueous solution, forming a network of bridged micelles. Thus, one polymer molecule can link not more than two micelles. Until now it is unclear whether the structure and dynamics of such networks are influenced by the number of end groups of a branched multiply hydrophobically end-capped hydrophilic polymers. Branched PEG-based polymers are synthesized using the laborious and limited techniques of living ionic polymerization. Introducing hydrophobic end groups demands a multiple-step process. This work presents the one-step synthesis of hydrophilic star polymers with hydrophobic end groups, using reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization. This radical polymerization method is easy to use and tolerates a large number of polar monomers for the synthesis of the hydrophilic arms of the star polymers. The arms of the polymer were grown from a multifunctional core that formed the R-group of the chain transfer agents (CTAs). The CTAs where tailored to be able to vary the number of arms of the star polymers from 2 to 4 and to vary the length (and therefore the hydrophobicity) of the end groups (C4, C12, C18). Two different polar monomers where used as model monomers: Oligo(ethylene glycol)methyl ether acrylate (OEGA) and N,N-Dimethylacrylamide (DMA). Both monomers yield non-ionic hydrophilic polymers. While poly(OEGA) is a comb polymer based on PEG, poly(DMA) exhibits a more compact structure. The amphiphilic star polymers were characterized extensively. The molar masses were determined using GPC in various solvents and the degree of end functionalisation was monitored using 1H NMR and UV/Vis spectroscopy. The polymerization of OEGA shows some of the expected characteristics of reversible deactivation radical polymerization (RDRP). However, chain transfer to monomer and polymer is a prominent side reaction, limiting the use of this monomer for the fabrication of well-defined material. This reaction can be attributed to the structure of the monomer being an oligoether. For all examined polymerizations of DMA with the multifunctional CTAs the molar mass increased linearly with conversion. The molar mass distributions were monomodal and narrow (PDI ≤ 1.2). Expected values were reached for molar masses from 25 to 150 kg/mol and the end group functionality was about 90 % in all cases. While the polymerization of DMA using di- and trifunctional CTAs proceeded to quantitative conversion within 3 h, an initial retardation period of about 60 min was observed for the polymerization using tetrafunctional CTAs. This retardation was attributed to the peculiar molecular structure of these CTAs. Owing to the well-controlled features of the polymerization of DMA using the multifunctional CTAs, this system was used to obtain tapered block copolymers in a one-pot process. These structures were achieved by adding a second monomer to the reaction mixture after the quantitative conversion of DMA. Using ethyl acrylate (EtA), linear amphiphilic symmetrical triblock copolymers were synthesized. The length of the hydrophobic block was tailored by the addition of varying amounts of EtA. With N,N-Diethylacrylamide as a second monomer, linear symmetric triblock copolymers as well as 3-arm star diblock copolymers were obtained that contain a thermosensitve block. Altering the temperature of aqueous solutions of these polymers varies the length of the hydrophobic block in situ. At the TU Berlin, the behavior of the polymers was studied in aqueous solution as well as in microemulsion. The solutions were characterized by small angle neutron scattering (SANS), dynamic light scattering (DLS) and rheology. The end groups of the polymers aggregate, making the polymers efficient thickeners both in aqueous solution and in microemulsion. The structure of the formed network depends on the concentration of the polymer in solution and on the length of the end group. The dynamic properties of the solutions are governed additionally by the number of arms.