Accessibility navigation


Installing multiple functional groups on biodegradable polyesters via post-polymerization olefin cross-metathesis

Sinclair, F., Chen, L., Greenland, B. W. and Shaver, M. P. (2016) Installing multiple functional groups on biodegradable polyesters via post-polymerization olefin cross-metathesis. Macromolecules, 49 (18). pp. 6826-6834. ISSN 0024-9297

Full text not archived in this repository.

It is advisable to refer to the publisher's version if you intend to cite from this work. See Guidance on citing.

To link to this item DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.6b01571

Abstract/Summary

Olefin cross-metathesis is an effective tool for the functionalization of biodegradable aliphatic polyesters through both pre- and post-polymerization of β-heptenolactone (βHL). Ring-opening polymerization of βHL accesses both homopolymers and novel copolymers, producing strong gradient copolymers with lactide. A total of 15 different alkene cross-partners ranging from type I to type III olefins are readily incorporated to produce polyesters with a range of functionalities, altering the thermal and chemical properties of the resulting polymers. A novel methodology was also developed to introduce two unique functionalities into the polymer backbone based on manipulation of cross-partner reactivity, showcasing the scope and versatility of olefin CM as a strategy for post-polymerization modification of polymers.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Life Sciences > School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy > Department of Chemistry
Interdisciplinary centres and themes > Chemical Analysis Facility (CAF) > Thermal (CAF)
Life Sciences > School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy > School of Pharmacy > Medicinal Chemistry Research Group
ID Code:68094
Publisher:American Chemical Society

University Staff: Request a correction | Centaur Editors: Update this record

Page navigation