Synthesis and miscibility studies of [60]fullerenated poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)

[60]Fullerenated poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)s containing 0.6-3.0 wt % C-60 were synthesized. These polymers are soluble in methanol and N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF). [60]Fullerenated poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)s with higher C-60 contents are only sparingly soluble in DMF and virtually insoluble in other organic solvents. A loading of 1.2 wt % C-60 in poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) does not greatly affect its miscibility with poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone), poly(l-vinylimidazole), and poly(4-vinylpyridine). (C) 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.