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- Comparative study of the solid-liquid interface behavior of amphiphilic block and block-like copolymers, N. Bulychev, W. Van Camp, B. Dervaux, Y. Kirilina, K. Dirnberger, T. Schauer, V. Zubov, C.D. Eisenbach, F.E. Du Prez, Polymer, submitted, 2008
- Click chemistry as a promising tool for side-chain functionalization of polyurethanes, David Fournier, Filip E. Du Prez, Macromolecules, 41, 4622-4630, 2008
- Design and use of nanoparticles prepared from star-shaped polymers with reactive end groups, Lieven M. Van Renterghem, Mieke Lammens, Bart Dervaux, Pascal Viville, Roberto Lazzaroni, Filip E. Du Prez, J. Am. Chem. Soc. (JACS), 130(32), 10802-10811, 2008
- Facile access to an efficient solid-supported “click” catalyst system based on poly(ethyleneimine), Lies Bonami, Wim Van Camp, Filip Du Prez, Macromol. Chem., Rapid Comm, DOI: 10.1002/marc.20080060, 2008
- Multifunctional Membranes for Solvent Resistant Nanofiltration and Pervaporation Applications based on Segmented Polymer Networks, Li Xianfeng, Basko Malgorzata, Filip Du Prez, Ivo Vankelecom, J. Phys. Chem. B, 112 (51), 16539–16545, 2008
- Polytetrahydrofuran/ Clay Nanocomposites by in Situ Polymerization and “Click” Chemistry Processes, Mehmet Atilla Tasdelen, Wim Van Camp, Eric Goethals, Filip Du Prez, Yusuf Yagci, Macromolecules, 41, 6035-6040, 2008
- Combining ‘Click’ Chemistry and Step-Growth Polymerization to the Generation of Highly Functionalized Polyesters, Leen Billiet, David Fournier, Filip Du Prez, J. Polym. Sci., Polym. Chem., 46, 6552-6564, 2008
- Degradable Multilayer Films and Hollow Capsules via a “Click” Strategy, Bruno G. De Geest, Wim Van Camp, Filip E. Du Prez, Stefaan C. De Smedt, Jo Demeester; Wim E. Hennink, Macromol. Chem, Rapid Commun., 12/13, 1111-1118, 2008
- Synthesis and Characterization of Polymer/Clay Nanocomposites by Intercalated Chain Transfer Agent, Hakan Akat, Mehmet Atilla Tasdelen, Filip Du Prez, Yusuf Yagci, Eur. Polym. J., 44, 1949-1954 (2008)
- Solvent resistant nanofiltration membranes based on multilayered polyelectrolyte complexes, Xianfeng Li, Steven De Feyter, Dongju Chen, Steliana Aldea, Pieter Vandezande, Filip Du Prez, Ivo F.J. Vankelecom, Chem. Mater., 20, 3876-3883, 2008
- Controlled synthesis of amphiphilic block copolymers based on polyester and poly(amino methacrylate): Comprehensive study of reaction mechanisms, Laetitia Mespouille, Magali Vachaudez, Fabian Suriano, Pascal Gerbaux, Wim Van Camp, Olivier Coulembier, Philippe Degée, Robert Flammang, Filip Du Prez, Philippe Dubois, React. Funct. Polym., 68, 990-1003, 2008
- Advanced polymer architectures with stimuli-responsive properties starting from inimers, Katrien V. Bernaerts, Charles-André Fustin, Cécile Bomal-D'Haese, Jean-François Gohy, José C. Martins, Filip E. Du Prez, Macromolecules, 41, 2593-2606, 2008
- Biodegradable Microcapsules Designed via “Click” Chemistry, Bruno G. De Geest, Wim Van Camp, Filip E. Du Prez, Stefaan C. De Smedt, Wim E. Hennink, Chem.Comm., 2, 190-192, 2008
- Encapsulation and Release by Star-Shaped Block Copolymers as Unimolecular Nanocontainers, Dilek Kul, Lieven M. Van Renterghem, Michael A.R. Meier, Satu Strandman, Heikki Tenhu, Sevil S. Yilmaz, Ulrich S. Schubert, Filip E. Du Prez, J. Polym. Sci, Part A: Polym. Chem., 46, 650-660, 2008
- Synthesis of Poly(isobornyl acrylate) Containing Copolymers by Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization, Bart Dervaux, Wim Van Camp, Lieven Van Renterghem, Filip E. Du Prez, J. Polym. Sci, Part A: Polym. Chem., 46, 1649-1661, 2008
- Morphological Transition During the Thermal Deprotection of Poly(isobornyl acrylate)-b-poly(1-ethoxyethyl acrylate)), Daan Wouters, Wim Van Camp, Bart Dervaux, Filip E. Du Prez and Ulrich S. Schubert, Soft Matter, 3, 1537-1541, 2007
- New pH-responsive Segmented Copolymer Structures by Combination of “Click” Chemistry and Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization, Wim Van Camp, Vanessa Germonpré, Laetitia Mespouille, Philippe Dubois, Eric J. Goethals, Filip E. Du Prez, 67, 1168-1180 (2007)
- Functionalized Thermo-responsive Poly(Vinyl Ether) by Living Cationic Random Copolymerization of Methyl Vinyl Ether and 2-Chloroethyl Vinyl Ether, Ondine Confortini, Filip Du Prez, Macromol. Chem. Phys., 208, 1871-1882 (2007)
- Cryogels from poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate): macroporous, interconnected materials with potential as cell scaffolds, Irina N. Savina, Veerle Cnudde, Stijn D’Hollander, Luc Van Hoorebeke, Bo Mattiasson, Igor Yu. Galaev, Filip Du Prez, Soft Matter, 9, 1176-1184 (2007) I.F.
- Carbocationic polymerizations, E. Goethals, F. Du Prez, Progr. Polym. Sci., 32, 220-246 (2007)
- Application of Thermo-responsive Poly(methyl vinyl ether) Containing Copolymers in Combination with Ultrasonic Treatment for Pigment Surface Modification in Pigment Dispersions, N. Bulychev, O. Confortini, P. Kopold, I. Arutunov, K. Dirnberger, T. Schauer, F. E. Du Prez, V. Zubov, C. D. Eisenbach, Polymer, 48, 2636-2643 (2007)
- Fructose as reducing agent for in situ generation of Cu(II) species via electron transfer reaction in copper-catalyzed living/controlled radical polymerization of styrene, A. Dag, H. Mert, B. Dervaux, F. Du Prez, U. Tunca, G. Hizal, Des. Monomers Polym., 10, 425-438 (2007)
- Evaluation of the temperature responsive stationary phase poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) in aqueous liquid chromatography for the analysis of small molecules, F. Lynen, J. Heijl, F. Du Prez, R. Brown, R. Szucs, P. Sandra, Chromatographia, 66, 143-150 (2007)
- Star-shaped poly(tetrahydrofuran) with reactive end groups: design, MALDI-TOF study and solution behavior.
L. Van Renterghem, E. Goethals and F. Du Prez, 39, 528-534 (2006).
- Design of water soluble block copolymers containing poly(4-vinylpyridine) by atom transfer radical polymerization.
K. Vidts, F. Du Prez, European Polymer Journal, 42, 43-50 (2006).
- End-group modified poly(methyl vinyl ether): characterization and LCST demixing behavior in water.
K. Van Durme, B. Van Mele, K. Bernaerts, B. Verdonck, F. Du Prez, J. Polym. Sci., Part B: Polym. Phys., 44, 461-466 (2006).
- Physico -chemical interpretation of SRNF transport mechanisms through dense silicone membranes. Part B: Solutes.
I. F.J. Vankelecom, K. De Smet, L. E.M. Gevers, P. Van De Velde, F. Du Prez, P. A. Jacobs,
J. Memb. Sci., 274 , 173-182 (2006) .
- Dual/heterofunctional initiators for the combination of mechanistically distinct polymerization techniques.
K. Bernaerts, F. Du Prez, Progr. Polym. Sci., 31, 671-748 (2006) .
- Synthesis of multi(metallo)porphyrin dendrimers through nucleophilic aromatic substitution on meso-pyrimidinyl substituted porphyrins.
W. Maes, J. Vanderhaeghen, S. Smeets, C. Asokan, L. Van Renterghem, F. Du Prez, M. Smet, W. Dehaen, J. Org. Chem ., 71 , 2987-2994 (2006) .
- pH-Responsive Diblock Copolymers Prepared by the Dual Initiator Strategy.
K. V. Bernaerts, N. Willet, W. Van Camp, R. Jérôme, F. E. Du Prez, Macromolecules, 39, 3760-3769 (2006) .
- Coated wire potentiometric detection for capillary electrophoresis studied using organic amines, drugs, and biogenic amines.
J. Sekula, J. Everaert, H. Bogets, B. Vissers, M. Pietraszkiewicz, O. Pietraszkiewicz, F. Du Prez, K. Vanhoutte, P. Pruss, L. Nagels, Anal. Chem., Anal. Chem., 78 , 3772-3779 (2006) .
- Block, blocky gradient and random copolymers of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate and acrylic acid by atom transfer radical polymerization.
K. Vidts, B. Dervaux, F. Du Prez, Polymer, 47, 6028-6037 (2006) .
- End-group modified poly(methyl vinyl ether): characterization and LCST demixing behavior in water.
K. Van Durme, B. Van Mele, K. Bernaerts, B. Verdonck, F. Du Prez, J. Polym. Sci., Part B: Polym. Phys., 44 , 461-466 (2006).
- Controlled Radical Polymerization of 1-Ethoxyethyl (Meth)acrylate: Novel Route for the Synthesis of Poly((meth)acrylic acid) Containing Polymer Structures” .
W. Van Camp, F.E. Du Prez, in “ACS Symposium Book”, volume 944, Ed. K. Matyjaszewski, "Controlled/Living Radical Polymerization: From Synthesis to Materials", Wiley VCH, 2006 (ISBN 0-8412-3991-3) .
- MALDI-TOF analysis of dendrimer-like poly(ethylene oxide)s, L. Van Renterghem, X. Feng, D. Taton, Y. Gnanou, F. Du Prez, Macromolecules, 38, 10609-10613 (2005).
- Preparation of star block copolymers by combination of cationic ring opening polymerization and atom transfer radical polymerization.
Tuba Erdogan, Katrien V. Bernaerts, Lieven M. Van Renterghem, Filip E. Du Prez, Designed Designed Monomers and Polymers, 8, 705-714 (2005).
- AFT-polymerization of 1-ethoxyethyl acrylate: a novel route towards near-monodisperse polky(acrylic acid) and derived block copolymer structures.
R. Hoogenboom, U. Schubert, W. Van Camp, F. Du Prez, Macromolecules, 38, 7653-7659 (2005).
- Introduction of silica into thermo-responsive poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) hydrogels: a novel approach to improve response rates.
K. Van Durme, B. Van Mele, W. Loos, F. Du Prez, Polymer, 46, 9899-9907 (2005).
- Association behavior of thermo-responsive block copolymers based on poly(vinyl ethers).
B. Verdonck, J-F Gohy, E. Khousakoun, R. Jérôme, F. Du Prez, Polymer , 46 , 9851–9862 (2005).
- Pressure-induced dynamic heterogeneity in block copolymers of poly(methyl vinyl ether) and poly(isobutyl vinyl ether).
K. Mpoukouvalas, G. Floudas, B. Verdonck, F. E. Du Prez, Physical Reviews E , 72 , 011802 (2005).
- Mesoglobules of thermoresponsive polymers in dilute aqueous solutions above the LCST.
V. Aseyev, S. Hietala, A. Laukkanen, M. Nuopponen, O. Confortini, F.E. Du Prez, H. Tenhu, Polymer , 46, 7118-7131 (2005).
- Design of novel poly(methyl vinyl ether) containing AB and ABC block copolymers by the dual initiator strategy.
K. Bernaerts, F. Du Prez, Polymer, 46, 8469-8482 (2005).
- Track etched membranes with thermo-adjustable porosity and separation properties by surface immobilization of poly(N-vinylcaprolactam).
W. Lequieu, N. Shtanko, F. Du Prez, J. Membrane Science, 256, 64-71 (2005).
- Well-defined (co)polymers with 5-vinyltertrazole units via combination of atom transfer radical (co)polymerization of acrylonitrile and "click chemistry"-type postpolymerization modification.
N. Tsarevsky, K. Bernaerts, B. Dufour, F. Du Prez, K. Matyaszewski, Macromolecules , 37, 9308-9313 (2004).
- Lactone end-capped PEO as new building blocks for biomaterials.
J. Rieger, K. Bernaerts, F. Du Prez, R. Jérôme, C. Jérôme, Macromolecules , 37, 9738-9745 (2004).
- Block copolymers of vinyl ethers as thermo-responsive colloidal stabilizers of organic pigments in aqueous media.
N. Bulychev, I. Arutunov, V. Zubov, B. Verdonck, E. Goethals, F. Du Prez, Macromol. Chem. Phys. , 205, 2457-2463 (2004).
- Solid-state NMR study of segmented polymer networks: fine-tuning of phase morphology via their molecular design.
W. Lequieu, P. Van De Velde, F. Du Prez, P. Adriaensens, L. Storme, J. Gelan, Polymer , 45, 7943-7951 (2004).
- ATRP of 1-ethoxyalkyl(meth)acrylate: Facile route towards near-monodisperse poly((meth)acrylic acid).
W. Van Camp, S. Bon, F. Du Prez, Macromolecules , 37, 6673-6675 (2004).
- Association behavior between end-functionalized block copolymers PEO-PPO-PEO and poly(acrylic acid).
Y. Wang, E. Goethals, F. Du Prez, Macromol. Chem. Phys., 205, 1774-1781 (2004).
- Fast, multi-responsive microgels based on photo-crosslinkable poly(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate).
J. Heijl, F. Du Prez Polymer, 45 , 6771-6778 (2004).
- Influence of poly(ethylene oxide)-grafts on kinetics of LCST-behavior in aqueous poly(N-vinyl caprolactam) solutions and networks studied by Modulated Temperature DSC.
K. Van Durme, S. Verbrugghe; F.E. Du Prez; B. Van Mele Macromolecules, 37, 1054-1061 (2004).
- "Segmented Polymer Networks based on Poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) and poly(tetrahydrofuran) as polymer membranes with thermo-responsive permeability".
W. Lequieu, F.E. Du Prez, Polymer, 45, 749-757 (2004).
- The sol-gel approach towards thermo-responsive poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) hydrogels with improved mechanical properties.
W. Loos, F. Du Prez Macromol. Chem. Phys., Macromol. Symp, 210, 483-491 (2004).
- Functional segmented polymer networks based on polytetrahydrofuran and poly(vinylbenzyl chloride).
L. Jonckheere, E. J. Goethals, F. E. Du Prez
E-polymers, n°64 (2003).
- Crosslinked polyurethane-based beads.
H. Phung H, E. Schacht, F. Du Prez, J. Gelan, P. Adriaesens, L. Storme
Polym. J., 35, 353-358 (2003) .
- New thermo-responsive polymer materials based on poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline) segments.
D. Christova, R. Velichkova, W. Loos, E. Goethals, F.E. Du Prez
Polymer, 44, 2255-2261 (2003).
- Synthesis of poly(tetrahydrofuran)-b-poly(styrene) block copolymers from duo-initiators for CROP and ATRP.
K. Bernaerts, E. Schacht, E. Goethals, F. Du Prez
J. Polym. Sci, Polym. Chem., 44, 6807-6814 (2003).
- Light scattering and microcalorimetry studies on aqueous solutions of thermo-responsive PVCL-g-PEO copolymers.
Sam Verbrugghe, Antti Laukkanen, Vladimir Aseyev, Heikki Tenhu, Françoise M. Winnik, Filip E. Du Prez
Polymer, 44, 6807-6814 (2003).
- Block copolymers of methyl vinyl ether and isobutyl vinyl ether with thermo-adjustable amphiphilic properties.
B. Verdonck, E. Goethals, F. E. Du Prez
Macromol. Chem. Phys., 204, 2090-2098 (2003).
- Thermo-responsive and emulsifying properties of poly(N-vinyl caprolactam) based graft copolymers.
S. Verbrugghe, K. Bernaerts, F.E. Du Prez
Macromol. Chem. Phys., 204, 1217-1225 (2003).
- pH- and thermo-responsive properties of poly(N-vinylcaprolcatam-co-acrylic acid) copolymers.
N.I. Shtanko, W. Lequieu, E.J. Goethals, F.E. Du Prez
Polym. Int., 52, 1605-1610 (2003).
- New approach for the synthesis of amino containing linear polymers.
P. Van De Velde, E. J. Goethals, F. E. Du Prez
Polym. Int., 52, 1589-1594 (2003).
- Polymer Chemistry for the Design of New Materials. (introduction as editor of special issue)
F. Du Prez
Polym. Int., 52, 1557-1558 (2003).
- Thermo-responsive organic/inorganic hybrid hydrogels based on poly(N-vinyl caprolactam).
W. Loos, S. Verbrugghe, E. Goethals, F.E. Du Prez, I. Bakeeva, V. Zubov
Macromol. Chem. Phys., 204, 98-103 (2003).
- Segmented polymer networks containing amino-dendrimers.
L. Tanghe, E. Goethals, F. Du Prez
Polym. Int., 52, 191-197 (2003).
- W. Van Camp, F.E. Du Prez, “Controlled Radical Polymerization of
1-Ethoxyethyl (Meth)acrylate: Novel Route for the Synthesis of Poly((meth)acrylic acid) Containing Polymer Structures” (Chapter 13)
in “ACS Symposium Book”, volume 944, Ed. K. Matyjaszewski, "Controlled/Living Radical
Polymerization: From Synthesis to Materials", Wiley VCH, 2006, (ISBN 0-8412-3991-3)
- W. Loos, F.E. Du Prez, “The sol-gel approach towards thermo-responsive poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) hydrogels with improved mechanical properties”
in “Macromolecular Symposia, Vol. 210, Reactive Polymers”, H. Adler, ed., Wiley VCH, 2004 (ISBN 3-527-31043-6)
- W. Reyntjens, L. Jonckheere, E. Goethals and F. Du Prez, "Thermosensitive polymer structures based on segmented copolymer networks"
in “Macromolecular Symposia, Vol. 164, Reactive Polymers”, H. Adler, ed., Wiley VCH, 2003 (ISBN 3-527-30326-x)
- N. A. Yanul, Y.E. Kirsch, S. Verbrugghe, E.J. Goethals and F.E. Du Prez, “Synthesis and thermo-responsive properties of poly(N-vinyl caprolactam) / polyether segmented networks”
in “Tailored Polymers & Applications”, Y. Yagci, M.K. Mishra, O. Nuyken, K. Ito, G. Wnek, eds., VSH Publishers, pp. 139-149, 2001 (ISBN N°: 90-6764-326-2)
- F.E. Du Prez, D. Christova & E.J. Goethals, "Amphiphilic multicomponent polymer networks: design, evaluation and applications"
in “the Wiley Polymer Networks Group Review Series”, vol. 2, B.T. Stokke, A. Elgsaeter, Eds., John Wiley & Sons, West Sussex, UK, pp. 255-270, 2000 (ISBN N°: 0-471-98713-1).
- F.E. Du Prez & E.J. Goethals, “Segmented polymer networks by cationic polymerization: design and applications”
in “Cationic Polymerization and Related Processes”, J.E. Puskas, Ed., NATO-ASI Series, Series E, Kluwer Academic Publisher, Dordrecht, Nederland, pp. 75-98, 1999 (ISBN N°: 0-7923-5811-2).
- F.E. Du Prez, P. Tan & E.J. Goethals, "PEO/PMMA (Semi-)interpenetrating Polymer Networks: Synthesis and Phase Diagrams"
in “IPNs around the World: Science and engineering”, S.C. Kim en L.H. Sperling, eds., John Wiley & Sons, West Sussex, UK, Chapter 6, pp. 123-137, 1997 (ISBN N°: 0-471-97077-8).
- Book of Proceedings international symposium ‘Baekeland 2007: Thermosets, 100 years after Bakelite’, ed. F. Du Prez, Ghent, 2007, ISBN: 978 90 809 15 978
- Special issue in Polymer International because of chairing the international symposium ‘Polymer Chemistry for the Design of New Materials’, ed. F. Du Prez, Ghent, 2002
- US-Provisional 61/042,115: “Macroporous gels as column reactors” (Filing date: April 3, 2008)
- European Patent Application EP07111196.7-2115: “Functionalized polyurethanes” (Filing date: 27 June 2007)
- European Patent Application EP07113559.4: “Biodegradable gels based on click chemistry” (Filing date: 31 July
2007)
- WO 2006/002496 A1: “Monodisperse polymers containing (alkyl)acrylic acid moieties, precursors and methods for making them and their applications” (Filing date: 30 June 2005)
Some PhD-theses are available online here.
(D = Dutch, E = English):
- Els Eeckhout: "Synthesis and evaluation of supramolecular polymer structures based on cyclodextrine containing polyrotaxanes" (D) (2008) .
- Wim Van Camp: " Novel Routes for the Design of Poly((meth)acrylic acid) Containing Polymer Structures by Controlled Radical Polymerization" (E) (2007).
- Lieven Van Renterghem: "Star-shaped polymer structures with reactive end groups for the preparation of a new type of nanoparticles" (D) (2007).
- Jan Heijl: “Fast stimuli-responsive polymer materials from ultrathin hydrogels" (D+E) (2006).
- Katrien Bernaerts: “Advanced polymer architectures with stimuli-responsive properties starting from heterofunctional initiators” (2006).
- Laura Jonckheere: "Development of tailor-made, crosslinked polymer structures as supports of organometal complexes". (D) (2005)
- Wouter Lequieu: "Segmented polymer networks and modified track etched membranes: new materials for thermo-controllable membrane processes". (D) (2005)
- Wouter Loos: "Design of thermo-responsive hybrid hydrogels via the sol-gel process". (D) (2005)
- Beatrice Verdonck: "Design of thermo-responsive polymer surfactants based on poly(methyl vinyl ether)". (D) (2004)
- Kris Vidts: "Design of block copolymer structures for the control of physico-chemical properties of nanodispersions". (D) (2004)
- Peggy Van De Velde: "Development and evaluation of new polymer architectures as pervaporation membranes". (2004)
- Filip Vanhaecke: "Smelt-functionalisatie van isotactisch polypropyleer met cyclische onverzadigde dicarbonzuuranhydrides". (D)(2003)
- Sam Verbrugghe: "Development of ‘intelligent' polymer architectures based on poly(N-vinyl caprolactam)". (D)(2003)
- Kathelijne Cosaert: “Evaluation of positron annihilation life time spectroscopy for the research towards free volume properties of polymer materials” (D)(2003)
(D = Dutch, E = English):
- Vanessa Germonpré (2006): "New polyacrylic building blocks for the creation of pH-responsive polymer materials".
- Leen Billiet (2006): "Development of telechelic polymers for shape memory polymers with high transition temperature".
- Mieke Lammens (2006): "Development of nanoparticles via end group modified star polymers".
- Michaël Delcoigne (2005): "Development of shape memory polymers based on poly(caprolacton) containing multiblock copolymers". (D)
- Bart Dervaux (2005): "Reactive star-shaped polymer architectures as precursors for nanoscopic networks". (D)
- Matthias Braem (2005): "Research towards the development of blocky copolymers with gradient character via atom transfer radical polymerization. (D)
- Stijn D'Hollander (2004): "Development of thermo-responsive coatings based on UV-crosslinkable poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline)". (D)
- Emmy Mertens (2004): "Hybrid hydrogels based on poly(N-vinylpyrrolidon)". (D)
- Tim Desmet (2003), "Synthesis and evaluation of cross-linked polymer structures based on cyclodextrin containing polyrotaxanes". (E)
- Bruno De Geest (2003), "Synthesis and evaluation of functional block copolymers from dual initiators". (D)
- Lies Bonami (2003), "Functional Polymer networks as supports for organometallic catalysts". (D)
