Stereoselective polymerization of methyl methacrylate and <i>rac</i>-lactide mediated by iminomethylpyridine based Cu(<scp>ii</scp>) complexes
Jaegyeong Lee, Minyoung Yoon, Hyosun Lee, Saira Nayab
Abstract
plane of the pyridyl moiety and metal center play an influential role in steering catalytic activities, whereas the selectivities remain unaffected.
Topics & Concepts
Methyl methacrylateStereoselectivityLactidePolymerizationChemistryPolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryCatalysisPolymerCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesOrganometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis