Terpolymerization reactions of epoxides, CO <sub>2</sub> , and the third monomers toward sustainable CO <sub>2</sub> -based polymers with controllable chemical and physical properties
Koichi Nakaoka, Tadashi Ema
Abstract
, and the third monomers such as cyclic anhydrides, lactones, lactides, heteroallenes, and olefins. The development of catalysts and the control of the polymer structures are described together with the chemical and physical properties of the resulting polymers.
Topics & Concepts
MonomerPolymerChemistryPolymer chemistryCopolymerOrganic chemistryMaterials scienceCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesChemistry and Chemical Engineering