As the newly formed polymer is terminated by an active RAFT group, thereby rendering it a RAFT Agent in its own right, it is capable of undergoing further
polymerization reactions or can be subjected to other chemical manipulations (see Fig 3). Incorporation of the RAFT Agent in the final polymer obviates
the need for its removal, thereby simplifying the isolation and purification of the final polymer product. The RAFT process is a user and, environmentally
friendly process that does not require expensive and contaminating additives unlike other controlled free radical polymerization processes (eg. ATRP).
Further detailed information on RAFT technology may be found in the following references: