| abstract |
A method of making a branched polymer comprising (C=C)-(C=C)-CO groups is provided. The method comprises: n(i) Providing, in admixture, at least one monofunctional monomer comprising one polymerisable carbon-carbon double bond per monomer, at least one multifunctional monomer comprising at least two polymerisable carbon-carbon double bonds per monomer, at least one chain transfer agent comprising a carbonyl group; n(ii) Forming a polymer from the mixture; and n(iii) Hydrolysing the polymer. n A branched polymer is further provided. |