3-Ethyl-6-vinyltetrahydro-2<i>H</i>-pyran-2-one (EVP): a versatile CO<sub>2</sub>-derived lactone platform for polymer synthesis
Rachel M. Rapagnani, Ian A. Tonks
Abstract
-content polymers. This article provides an overview of strategies for the polymerization of EVP to a wide variety of polymer structures, ranging from radical polymerizations to ring-opening polymerizations, that each take unique advantage of the highly functionalized lactone.
Topics & Concepts
LactoneTelomerizationPyranPolymerCatalysisChemistryRing (chemistry)PolymerizationPolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesOrganometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis