Radical decarboxylation: an emerging tool in polymer synthesis
Chima Anyaegbu, G. Vidali, Darsan Haridas, Joel F. Hooper
Abstract
Radical decarboxylation has emerged as a powerful tool in polymer chemistry. This review discusses the history of radical decarboxylation and its applications in polymer synthesis, crosslinking, functionalisation, degradation and depolymerisation.
Topics & Concepts
DecarboxylationChemistryPolymerOrganic chemistryCatalysisCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisRadical Photochemical ReactionsAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization