Organocatalyzed ring opening polymerization of regio-isomeric lactones: reactivity and thermodynamics considerations
Marie A. F. Delgove, Aleksandra A. Wróblewska, Jules Stouten, Christian A. M. R. van Slagmaat, Jurrie Noordijk, Stefaan M. A. De Wildeman, Katrien V. Bernaerts
Abstract
Study of the kinetics and thermodynamics of the organocatalyzed ring opening polymerization of a regio-isomeric mixture of β,δ-trimethyl-ε-caprolactones (TMCL).
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PolymerizationChemistryKineticsReactivity (psychology)Ring (chemistry)ThermodynamicsPolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryPolymerMedicinePathologyQuantum mechanicsPhysicsAlternative medicinebiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationChemistry and Chemical Engineering