Efficient synthesis of bio-derived polycarbonates from dimethyl carbonate and isosorbide: regulating <i>exo</i>-OH and <i>endo</i>-OH reactivity by ionic liquids
Wei Qian, Xifei Ma, Lei Liu, Lili Deng, Qian Su, Ruibing Bai, Zengliang Zhang, Haibin Gou, Li Dong, Weiguo Cheng, Fei Xu
Abstract
An eco-compatible route to polycarbonates with various molecular weights has been developed by employing ionic liquids that activate monomers.
Topics & Concepts
Ionic liquidReactivity (psychology)Dimethyl carbonateIsosorbideMonomerChemistryPolycarbonateCarbonateOrganic chemistryIonic bondingPolymer chemistryChemical engineeringPolymerIonCatalysisEngineeringAlternative medicineMedicinePathologyCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisIonic liquids properties and applicationsCatalysis for Biomass Conversion