Organocatalytic cationic degenerate chain transfer polymerization of vinyl ethers with excellent temporal control
Zan Yang, Wenpei Xiao, Xun Zhang, Saihu Liao
Abstract
A photo-controlled cationic degenerate chain transfer polymerization of vinyl ethers has been developed by using a bisphosphonium organophotocatalyst.
Topics & Concepts
Cationic polymerizationChain transferLiving cationic polymerizationPolymerizationPolymer chemistryChemistryChain (unit)Catalytic chain transferLiving polymerizationDegenerate energy levelsOrganic chemistryRing-opening polymerizationPolymerRadical polymerizationPhysicsQuantum mechanicsAstronomyAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationPhotopolymerization techniques and applicationsRadical Photochemical Reactions