Thiolactone chemistry, a versatile platform for macromolecular engineering
Nicolas Illy, Emma Mongkhoun
Abstract
This review covers the extensive use of γ-thiolactone chemistry as a versatile and powerful tool for macromolecular engineering and the preparation of various polymer architectures, such as functional, alternating, or sequence-controlled (co)polymers.
Topics & Concepts
MacromoleculeThiolactonePolymerSequence (biology)NanotechnologyPolymer scienceChemistryDiamondoidCombinatorial chemistryMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryMoleculeBiochemistrybiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationChemical Synthesis and Reactions