Synthesis of Biodegradable Polymers: A Review on the Use of Schiff-Base Metal Complexes as Catalysts for the Ring Opening Polymerization (ROP) of Cyclic Esters
Orlando Santoro, Xin Zhang, Carl Redshaw
Abstract
This review describes the recent advances (from 2008 onwards) in the use of Schiff-base metal complexes as catalysts for the ring opening polymerization (ROP) of cyclic esters. The synthesis and structure of the metal complexes, as well as all aspects concerning the polymerization process and the characteristics of the polymers formed, will be discussed.
Topics & Concepts
PolymerizationPolymer chemistryRing-opening polymerizationPolymerSchiff baseMetalCatalysisRing (chemistry)ChemistryMaterials scienceOrganic chemistrybiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization