Neodymium catalysts for polymerization of dienes, vinyl monomers, and ε-caprolactone
Hanghang Wang, John Michael O. Cue, Erika L. Calubaquib, Ruvanthi N. Kularatne, Somayeh Taslimy, Justin T. Miller, Mihaela C. Stefan
Abstract
This review discusses various neodymium catalysts for stereospecific polymerization of dienes, vinyl monomers, and ε-caprolactone.
Topics & Concepts
PolymerizationMonomerStereospecificityNeodymiumRing-opening polymerizationChemistryCatalysisPolymer chemistryCaprolactoneVinyl polymerPolymerOrganic chemistryLaserOpticsPhysicsbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisOrganometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis