Toner process comprising synthesizing amphiphilic block copolymers via emulsion polymerization

A toner process comprising:

• (a) providing at least one amphiphilic block copolymer, wherein the amphiphilic block copolymer is prepared by surfactant-free emulsion polymerization comprising:
• dissolving at least one hydrophilic monomer in water;
• adding at least one hydrophobic monomer;
• optionally, adding a feed initiator;
• optionally, heating;
• to produce a colloidal dispersion of amphiphilic block copolymer;
• optionally, cooling;
• and
• optionally, discharging the produced colloidal dispersion of amphiphilic block copolymer;
• (b) contacting one or more components selected from the group consisting of a latex polymer, a wax;
• and a colorant with the colloidal dispersion of amphiphilic block copolymer to form a blend;
• or
• contacting the discharged amphiphilic block copolymer with one or more latexes or dispersions selected from the group consisting of a latex polymer, a polymer dispersion, a wax dispersion, and a colorant dispersion, and forming a dispersion;
• (c) heating the blend or dispersion at a temperature below the glass transition temperature of the latex polymer to form aggregated toner particles;
• (d) adding a coalescing agent to the toner particles thereby coalescing the toner particles;
• and
• (e) optionally, recovering the toner particles.