Recent advances in the synthesis of polymeric surfactants

This article summarises the recent advances made in the synthesis of polymeric surfactants, particularly in the year 2000. One emerging theme is the increasing use of living radical polymerisation chemistry to prepare a wide range of new polymeric surfactants, which are expected to find use in many diverse areas. These include the preparation of new colloidal nanostructures, novel latex stabilisers and emulsifiers and various biomedical applications.