Indium phosphasalen catalysts showing high isoselectivity and activity in racemic lactide and lactone ring opening polymerizations
Nattawut Yuntawattana, Thomas M. McGuire, Christopher B. Durr, Antoine Buchard, Charlotte K. Williams
Abstract
Study of a series of phosphasalen indium alkoxide complexes reveals that the substitution pattern at the phosphorus atoms can deliver outstanding isoselectivity with high rates.
Topics & Concepts
IndiumAlkoxideLactideCatalysisRing (chemistry)Substitution (logic)ChemistryPolymerizationPhosphorusRing-opening polymerizationPolymer chemistryMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryPolymerComputer scienceProgramming languagebiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisPolyoxometalates: Synthesis and Applications