Development of synthesis of amphiphilic polymers and their solution properties

The syntheses of amphiphilic polymers are summarized, including classical free radical polymerization, living ionic polymerization, 'living'/controlled radical polymerization and others. Especially, the 'living'/controlled radical polymerization, a newly developed polymerization, is emphasized. And the development of their solution properties is described, which includes the micellization of amphiphilic polymers in selective solvent, the solubilization of amphiphilic polymers' micelles and the absorption of amphiphilic polymers on the interface of solid/liquid and gas/liquid. The direction of amphiphilic polymers developing is prospected.