Ring size-reactivity relationship in radical ring-opening copolymerisation of thionolactones with vinyl pivalate
Oleksandr Ivanchenko, Stéphane Mazières, Rinaldo Poli, Simon Harrisson, Mathias Destarac
Abstract
The radical ring-opening copolymerisation of unsubstituted thionolactones of different ring sizes has been investigated. DFT calculations and experimental results show the importance of the stabilization of the intermediate ring-retained radical.
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Ring (chemistry)Reactivity (psychology)Polymer chemistryChemistryPhotochemistryOrganic chemistryPathologyMedicineAlternative medicineOrganic Chemistry Cycloaddition ReactionsSulfur-Based Synthesis TechniquesPhotopolymerization techniques and applications