Zr(IV) Catalyst for the Ring-Opening Copolymerization of Anhydrides (A) with Epoxides (B), Oxetane (B), and Tetrahydrofurans (C) to Make ABB- and/or ABC-Poly(ester-<i>alt</i>-ethers)
Ryan W. F. Kerr, Charlotte K. Williams
Abstract
-ethers) from a range of commercially available epoxides and anhydride; it presents a straightforward method to moderate degradable polymers' properties.
Topics & Concepts
OxetanePhthalic anhydrideChemistryPolymer chemistryRing-opening polymerizationMonomerCatalysisTetrahydrofuranPolymerizationCopolymerCyclohexene oxidePolymerEtherGlass transitionOrganic chemistrySolventCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesChemical Synthesis and Reactions