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Polyelectrolyte as Solvent and Reaction Medium
A poly(ionic
liquid) with a rather low glass transition temperature
of −57°C was synthesized via free radical polymerization
of an acrylate-type ionic liquid monomer. It exhibits fluidic behavior
in a wide temperature range from room temperature to the threshold
of the thermal decomposition. We demonstrate that it could act as
a unique type of macromolecular solvent to dissolve various compounds
and polymers and separate substances. In addition, this polyelectrolyte
could serve successfully as reaction medium for catalysis and colloid
particle synthesis. The synergy in the solvation and stabilization
properties is a striking character of this polymer to downsize the <i>in situ</i> generated particles