Chain end-group selectivity using an organometallic Al(<scp>iii</scp>)/K(<scp>i</scp>) ring-opening copolymerization catalyst delivers high molar mass, monodisperse polyesters
Wilfred T. Diment, Charlotte K. Williams
Abstract
A heterodinuclear Al( iii )/K( i ) organometallic ring-opening copolymerization catalyst shows exceptional rates, end-group selectivity and good loading tolerance to deliver monodisperse polyesters with molar masses up to 91 kg mol −1 .
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CopolymerMolar massCatalysisSelectivityDispersityPolyesterMolar ratioGroup (periodic table)Polymer chemistryMolarRing (chemistry)ChemistryMaterials scienceChemical engineeringOrganic chemistryPolymerEngineeringDentistryMedicinebiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisOrganometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis