Cyclic ether and anhydride ring opening copolymerisation delivering new ABB sequences in poly(ester-<i>alt</i>-ethers)
Ryan W. F. Kerr, Alexander R. Craze, Charlotte K. Williams
Abstract
The synthesis of poly(ester- alt -ethers) is achieved by controlled ring-opening copolymerizations of commercial anhydrides and epoxides using a Zr( iv ) catalyst. The catalysis shows unusual ABB monomer sequence selectivity and polymer properties depend upon both the monomers and the sequence.
Topics & Concepts
EtherRing (chemistry)Polymer chemistryChemistryOrganic chemistrybiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisSynthesis and properties of polymers