Heterodinuclear catalysts Zn(<scp>ii</scp>)/M and Mg(<scp>ii</scp>)/M, where M = Na(<scp>i</scp>), Ca(<scp>ii</scp>) or Cd(<scp>ii</scp>), for phthalic anhydride/cyclohexene oxide ring opening copolymerisation
Arron C. Deacy, Christopher B. Durr, Ryan W. F. Kerr, Charlotte K. Williams
Abstract
A series of heterodinuclear catalysts, coordinated by a Schiff base ligand, for ring opening copolymerisation of phthalic anhydride/cyclohexene oxide, highlight the best metal combinations for fast and selective catalysis.
Topics & Concepts
Phthalic anhydrideCatalysisCyclohexeneChemistryLigand (biochemistry)Polymer chemistryMetalMedicinal chemistryOrganic chemistryBiochemistryReceptorCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesChemical Synthesis and Reactions