Metallocene catalysts for the ring-opening co-polymerisation of epoxides and cyclic anhydrides
Matthew S. Shaw, Morgan R. Bates, Matthew D. Jones, Benjamin D. Ward
Abstract
Group 4 metallocene complexes are effective catalysts in the ring-opening copolymerisation of epoxides and anhydrides to afford bio-derived polymers.
Topics & Concepts
MetalloceneCatalysisRing (chemistry)Polymer chemistryPolymerizationChemistryPolymerOrganic chemistryCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesOrganometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis