The synthesis of π‐conjugated NMRP‐macroinitiators using GRIGNARD‐metathesis polymerization in combination with azide/alkyne‐“click” chemistry has been investigated. Alkoxyamine‐functionalized poly(3‐hexylthiophene)s (P3HTs) have been used for block copolymer preparations in presence of styrene. Molecular weight and molecular weight distribution of the polymers have been determined in SEC‐measurements, while end‐group determination was performed with MALDI‐ToF‐MS. The molecular weight of the P3HT macroinitiators was influenced by the amount of Ni‐catalyst during the GRIM reaction. Those macroinitiators have been used to prepare block copolymers in subsequent nitroxide‐mediated radical polymerization (NMRP). Thin‐layer‐morphologies of the block copolymers were investigated using tapping‐mode AFM. Short and disordered rods were observed, as well as continuous and parallel fibrils.
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