Construction of triblock copolyesters <i>via</i> one-step switchable terpolymerization of epoxides, phthalic anhydride and ε-caprolactone using dual urea/organic base catalysts
Limiao Lin, Xin Chen, Huanxin Xiang, Min Chang, Yonghang Xu, Hongting Zhao, Yuezhong Meng
Abstract
A cost-effective and efficient system of ureas/organic bases toward the controlled self-switchable copolymerization of epoxide/PA/CL to obtain well-defined triblock polyesters.
Topics & Concepts
Phthalic anhydrideCopolymerPolyesterPolymer chemistryUreaEpoxideOrganic baseCatalysisBase (topology)ChemistryOrganic chemistryMaterials sciencePolymerMathematical analysisMathematicsCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesChemical Synthesis and Reactions