Borane catalyzed polymerization and depolymerization reactions controlled by Lewis acidic strength
Kori A. Andrea, Mikhailey D. Wheeler, Francesca M. Kerton
Abstract
. Switching to the more Lewis acidic borane, tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane, the carbonate block of the polymer could be selectively depolymerized to yield the corresponding cyclic carbonate opening the door towards chemical repurposing of the polymer.
Topics & Concepts
DepolymerizationBoraneCatalysisPolymerizationChemistryLewis acids and basesPolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryPolymerCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisOrganoboron and organosilicon chemistryAsymmetric Hydrogenation and Catalysis