Organocatalytic ring-opening polymerization of thionolactones: anything O can do, S can do better
U. L. D. Inush Kalana, Partha Priya Datta, Rukshika S. Hewawasam, Elizabeth T. Kiesewetter, Matthew K. Kiesewetter
Abstract
Organocatalysts facilitate the synthesis of polythionolactones; oxidative crosslinking yields a degradable polymer foam.
Topics & Concepts
PolymerizationRing (chemistry)ChemistryOrganocatalysisPolymerOxidative phosphorylationPolymer chemistryCatalysisOrganic chemistryEnantioselective synthesisBiochemistrySynthetic Organic Chemistry MethodsChemical Synthesis and ReactionsCatalytic Alkyne Reactions