From Anionic Ring-Opening Polymerization of β-Butyrolactone to Biodegradable Poly(hydroxyalkanoate)s: Our Contributions in This Field
Grażyna Adamus, Adrian Domiński, Marek Kowalczuk, Piotr Kurcok, Iza Radecka
Abstract
The feasibility of synthesis of functionalized poly(3-hydroxybutanoic acid) analogue and its copolymers via ring-opening polymerization of β-butyrolactone mediated by activated anionic initiators is presented. Using these new synthetic approaches, polyesters with a defined chemical structure of the end groups, as well as block, graft, and random copolymers, have been obtained and characterized by modern instrumental techniques, with special emphasis on ESI-MS. The relationship between the structure and properties of the prepared polymeric materials is also discussed.
Topics & Concepts
CopolymerPolyesterPolymerizationRing-opening polymerizationPolymer chemistryAnionic addition polymerizationMaterials scienceRing (chemistry)LactoneChemistryOrganic chemistryPolymerbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization