Syntheses of polylactides by means of tin catalysts
Hans R. Kricheldorf, Steffen M. Weidner
Abstract
Reaction mechanisms and synthetic methods used for the preparation of homo- and copolylactides based on tin( ii ) and tin( iv ) catalysts are reviewed.
Topics & Concepts
TinCatalysisChemistryChemical engineeringOrganic chemistryEngineeringbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisPolyoxometalates: Synthesis and Applications