Enzyme Catalysis for Reversible Deactivation Radical Polymerization
Ruoyu Li, Weina Kong, Zesheng An
Abstract
Enzyme catalysis has been increasingly utilized in reversible deactivation radical polymerization (Enz-RDRP) on account of its mildness, efficiency, and sustainability. In this Minireview we discuss the key roles enzymes play in RDRP, including their ATRPase, initiase, deoxygenation, and photoenzyme activities. We use selected examples to highlight applications of Enz-RDRP in surface brush fabrication, sensing, polymerization-induced self-assembly, and high-throughput synthesis. We also give our reflections on the challenges and future directions of this emerging area.
Topics & Concepts
DeoxygenationPolymerizationChemistryCatalysisCombinatorial chemistryNanotechnologyMaterials sciencePolymerOrganic chemistryAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationClick Chemistry and ApplicationsPolymer Surface Interaction Studies