Ring-opening terpolymerisation of phthalic thioanhydride with carbon dioxide and epoxides
Merlin R. Stühler, Cesare Gallizioli, Susanne M. Rupf, Alex J. Plajer
Abstract
The ring-opening terpolymerisation of phthalic thioanhydride with CO 2 and epoxides leads to the formal incorporation of (photo)chemically labile thioester breaking points into the parent poly(ester-carbonate) backbone.
Topics & Concepts
Phthalic acidRing (chemistry)Carbon dioxideChemistryEpoxideCarbonatePhthalic anhydrideThioesterPolymer chemistrySupercritical carbon dioxideOrganic chemistryCatalysisEnzymeCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesChemical Synthesis and Reactions