One-pot synthesis of bio-based polycarbonates from dimethyl carbonate and isosorbide under metal-free condition
Wenjuan Fang, Zhencai Zhang, Zifeng Yang, Yaqin Zhang, Fei Xu, Chenhao Li, Hongzhe An, Ting Song, Yunjun Luo, Suojiang Zhang
Abstract
A synthetic strategy for bio-based polycarbonate was developed <italic>via</italic> one-pot polymerization of renewable monomer isosorbide and dimethyl carbonate using eco-friendly organo-catalysts.
Topics & Concepts
Dimethyl carbonatePolycarbonateIsosorbideMonomerChemistryCarbonateOrganic chemistryOne-pot synthesisPolymerizationCatalysisPolymerCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesChemistry and Chemical Engineering