Preparing artificial latexes using a switchable hydrophilicity solvent†
Xin Su,Philip G. Jessop,Michael F. Cunningham
Green Chemistry Pub Date : 03/20/2017 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/C7GC00329C
Abstract

Artificial latexes of poly(butyl methacrylate) (PBMA), natural rubber, and other polymers were separately prepared from the bulk polymer using the CO2-responsive switchable hydrophilicity solvent N,N-dicyclohexylmethylamine (Cy2NMe) with the help of CO2. Neither distillation nor a volatile organic solvent are needed.

Graphical abstract: Preparing artificial latexes using a switchable hydrophilicity solvent