scholarly journals Chiral 1,5,7-triazabicyclo[4.4.0]dec-5-ene (TBD)-Catalyzed Stereoselective Ring-Opening Polymerization of rac-Lactide: High Reactivity for Isotactic Enriched Polylactides (PLAs)

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 2365 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qaiser Mahmood ◽  
Guangqiang Xu ◽  
Li Zhou ◽  
Xuanhua Guo ◽  
Qinggang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Ring Opening ◽  
Kinetic Studies ◽  
Monomer Conversion ◽  
Ring Opening Polymerization ◽  
High Reactivity ◽  
Chiral Hplc ◽  
Nmr Spectrum ◽  
Molecular Weight Distributions ◽  
A Chain

Chiral 4,8-diphenyl-1,5,7-triazabicyclo[4.4.0]dec-5-ene (DiPh-TBD) was synthesized and applied to a ring-opening polymerization of rac-lactide (rac-LA). The chiral DiPh-TBD promoted the synthesis of isotactic enriched polylactides (PLAs) with controlled molecular weight and narrow molecular weight distributions under mild, metal-free conditions. When the [rac-LA]/[Cat.] ratio was 100/1, full monomer conversion was achieved within only 1 min and a moderate probability of 0.67 meso dyads (Pm) was obtained at room temperature. A chain-end control mechanism (CEC) was found to be responsible for the isoselectivity based on the homodecoupled 1H NMR spectrum, the chiral HPLC measurement, and kinetic studies.

Sn(OTf)2 catalyzed continuous flow ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (40) ◽  
pp. 31554-31557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ning Zhu ◽  
Zilong Zhang ◽  
Weiyang Feng ◽  
Yuqiang Zeng ◽  
Zhongyue Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Continuous Flow ◽  
Ring Opening ◽  
Ring Opening Polymerization ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
Molecular Weight Distributions ◽  
Weight Distributions

A simple PTFE tubular microreactor based platform was successfully developed to conduct Sn(OTf)2 catalyzed ε-caprolactone polymerization with better control of reaction conditions, faster polymerizations and narrower molecular weight distributions.

Functionalized Polyesters via Stereoselective Electrochemical Ring-Opening Polymerization of O-Carboxyanhydrides

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongliang Zhong ◽  
quanyou feng ◽  
xiaoqian wang ◽  
jia chen ◽  
wenjun cai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Glass Transition ◽  
Catalytic System ◽  
Ring Opening ◽  
Electrical Current ◽  
Ring Opening Polymerization ◽  
Glass Transition Temperatures ◽  
Molecular Weights ◽  
Molecular Weight Distributions ◽  
Weight Distributions

Ring-opening polymerization is used to prepare polyesters with precisely controlled molecular weights, molecular weight distributions, and tacticities. Herein, we report a newly developed Co/Zn catalytic system that can be activated by an electrical current to mediate efficient ring-opening polymerization of enantiopure <i>O</i>-carboxyanhydrides, allowing for the synthesis of isotactic functionalized polyesters with high molecular weights (>140 kDa) and narrow molecular weight distributions (<i>M</i><sub>w</sub>/<i>M</i><sub>n</sub> < 1.1). We also demonstrate that these catalysts can be used for stereoselective ring-opening polymerization of racemic <i>O</i>-carboxyanhydrides to synthesize syndiotactic or stereoblock copolymers with different glass transition temperatures compared with their atactic counterparts.

High pressure water-initiated ring opening polymerization for the synthesis of well-defined α-hydroxy-ω-(carboxylic acid) polycaprolactones

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (15) ◽  
pp. 3618-3627 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Dzienia ◽  
P. Maksym ◽  
M. Tarnacka ◽  
I. Grudzka-Flak ◽  
S. Golba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
High Pressure ◽  
Carboxylic Acid ◽  
Ring Opening ◽  
Chemical Structure ◽  
Ring Opening Polymerization ◽  
Molecular Weight Distributions ◽  
Weight Distributions ◽  
Pressure Water ◽  
Novel Method

A novel method to produce polyesters of a well-defined chemical structure, and narrow molecular weight distributions by using a combination of high pressure, temperature and water was proposed.

scholarly journals Functionalized Polyesters via Stereoselective Electrochemical Ring-Opening Polymerization of O-Carboxyanhydrides

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongliang Zhong ◽  
quanyou feng ◽  
xiaoqian wang ◽  
jia chen ◽  
wenjun cai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Glass Transition ◽  
Catalytic System ◽  
Ring Opening ◽  
Electrical Current ◽  
Ring Opening Polymerization ◽  
Glass Transition Temperatures ◽  
Molecular Weights ◽  
Molecular Weight Distributions ◽  
Weight Distributions

Ring-opening polymerization is used to prepare polyesters with precisely controlled molecular weights, molecular weight distributions, and tacticities. Herein, we report a newly developed Co/Zn catalytic system that can be activated by an electrical current to mediate efficient ring-opening polymerization of enantiopure <i>O</i>-carboxyanhydrides, allowing for the synthesis of isotactic functionalized polyesters with high molecular weights (>140 kDa) and narrow molecular weight distributions (<i>M</i><sub>w</sub>/<i>M</i><sub>n</sub> < 1.1). We also demonstrate that these catalysts can be used for stereoselective ring-opening polymerization of racemic <i>O</i>-carboxyanhydrides to synthesize syndiotactic or stereoblock copolymers with different glass transition temperatures compared with their atactic counterparts.

scholarly journals Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl Molybdenum(V) Complexes Derived from Iodoanilines: Synthesis, Structure, and ROP of ε-Caprolactone

Catalysts ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 1554
Author(s):  
Tian Xing ◽  
Mark R. J. Elsegood ◽  
Sophie H. Dale ◽  
Carl Redshaw
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Comparative Studies ◽  
Ring Opening ◽  
Kinetic Studies ◽  
Ring Opening Polymerization ◽  
Molecular Structures ◽  
Low Molecular Weight ◽  
End Groups ◽  
Amine Complex ◽  
Reaction Stoichiometry

The reaction of [Mo(η-C5Me5)Cl4] with the ortho-, meta-, or para-iodo-functionalized anilines 2-IC6H4NH2, 3-IC6H4NH2, 4-IC6H4NH2 yields imido or amine products of the type [Mo(η-C5Me5)Cl2(IC6H4N)] (2-I, 1, 3-I, 3, 4-I, 5) or [Mo(η-C5Me5)Cl4(IC6H4NH2)] (3-I, 2, 4-I, 4), respectively, depending on the reaction stoichiometry/conditions; we were unable to isolate an amine complex of the 2-I derivative. The reaction of [Mo(η-C5Me5)Cl4] with one equivalent of 2-I,4-FC6H3NH2 in the presence of Et3N afforded [Mo(η-C5Me5)Cl2(2-I,4-FC6H3N)]·MeCN (6·MeCN), which, upon exposure to air, afforded the Mo(VI) imido complex [Mo(η-C5Me5)Cl3(2-I,4-FC6H3N)] (7). For comparative studies, the structure of the aniline (C6H5NH2)-derived complex [Mo(η-C5Me5)Cl2(2-C6H3N)] (8) has also been prepared. The molecular structures of 1–8 have been determined and reveal packing in the form of zig-zag chains or ladders. The complexes catalyze, in the presence of benzyl alcohol under N2, the ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of ε-caprolactone affording relatively low molecular weight products. The MALDI-ToF spectra indicate that a number of polymer series bearing a variety of end groups are formed. Conducting the ROPs as melts or under air results in the isolation of higher molecular weight products, again bearing a variety of end groups. Kinetic studies reveal the aniline-derived imido complex 8 performs best, whilst a meta-iodo substituent and a Mo(V) centre are also found to be beneficial. The structures of the side products 2-IC6H4NH3Cl and 3-IC6H4NH3Cl are also reported.

scholarly journals Photocatalyst-Independent Photoredox Ring-Opening Polymerization of O-Carboxyanhydrides: Stereocontrol and Mechanism

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongliang Zhong ◽  
quanyou feng ◽  
xiaoqian wang ◽  
Lei Yang ◽  
Rong Tong
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Ring Opening ◽  
Precious Metal ◽  
Ring Opening Polymerization ◽  
Oxidative Status ◽  
Mechanistic Studies ◽  
Glass Transition Temperatures ◽  
Molecular Weights ◽  
Molecular Weight Distributions ◽  
Weight Distributions

Photoredox ring-opening polymerization of <i>O</i>-carboxyanhydrides allows for the synthesis of polyesters with precisely controlled molecular weights, molecular weight distributions, and tacticities. While powerful, obviating the use of precious metal-based photocatalysts would be attractive from the perspective of simplifying the protocol and enabling unexpected reactivity. Herein, we report the Co and Zn catalysts that are activated by external light to mediate efficient ring-opening polymerization of <i>O</i>-carboxyanhydrides, without the use of exogenous precious metal-based photocatalysts. Our methods allow for the synthesis of isotactic polyesters with high molecular weights (>200 kDa) and narrow molecular weight distributions (<i>M</i><sub>w</sub>/<i>M</i><sub>n</sub> < 1.1). Mechanistic studies indicate that light activates the oxidative status of Co<sup>III</sup> intermediate that is generated from the regioselective ring-opening of the <i>O</i>-carboxyanhydride. We also demonstrate that the use of Zn or Hf complexes together with Co can allow for stereoselective photoredox ring-opening polymerizations of multiple racemic <i>O</i>-carboxyanhydrides to synthesize syndiotactic and stereoblock copolymers, which vary widely in their glass transition temperatures.

Synthesis and characterization of novel β-cyclodextrin cored poly(α-caprolactone)s by anionic ring opening polymerization

e-Polymers ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yingzhi Guo ◽  
Changjiang Yu ◽  
Zhongwei Gu
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Ring Opening ◽  
Monomer Conversion ◽  
Ring Opening Polymerization ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Molecular Weights ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Anionic Ring ◽  
Feed Molar Ratio

Abstract By anionic ring opening polymerization initiated by cyclodextrin oxyanions generated from NaH and β-cyclodextrin(β-CD), novel biodegradable β- CD cored star-shaped poly(ε-caprolactone)s (s-PCLs) were synthesized and then characterized by means of FTIR, GPC, 1H-NMR. The effects of different feed molar ratios of NaH and β-CD on arm number and on the molecular weight of s-PCLs, and the relationship between the polymerization time and monomer conversion were investigated. Moreover, the physical properties of linear PCL (l-PCL) and s- PCLs with similar molecular weights but different arm number were studied and compared by DSC, SEM and intrinsic viscosity measurement, respectively. It was found that the feed molar ratio of NaH and β-CD is an important factor which influences both the molecular weight and arm number. The melting points and intrinsic viscosities of s-PCLs with similar molecular weights were lower than that of l-PCL, and were found to decrease with increasing arm number. Both SEM and AFM showed that the surface morphology of s-PCL films was different from that of l-PCL. These results indicated that s-PCL with different arms and physical properties could be synthesized using just a β-CD core by adjusting the feed molar ratio of NaH and β-CD

scholarly journals Photocatalyst-independent photoredox ring-opening polymerization of O-carboxyanhydrides: stereocontrol and mechanism

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongliang Zhong ◽  
Quanyou Feng ◽  
Xiaoqian Wang ◽  
Lei Yang ◽  
Andrew G. Korovich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Ring Opening ◽  
Ring Opening Polymerization ◽  
Molecular Weights ◽  
Molecular Weight Distributions ◽  
Weight Distributions

Photoredox ring-opening polymerization of O-carboxyanhydrides allows for the synthesis of functionalized polyesters with high molecular weights, narrow molecular weight distributions, and various tacticities.

scholarly journals Synthesis of poly(disulfide)s with narrow molecular weight distributions via lactone ring-opening polymerization

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (19) ◽  
pp. 4882-4886
Author(s):  
Sungwhan Kim ◽  
Kamila I. Wittek ◽  
Yan Lee
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Ring Opening ◽  
Lactone Ring ◽  
Ring Opening Polymerization ◽  
Controlled Polymerization ◽  
Molecular Weight Distributions ◽  
Weight Distributions

We report the first example of controlled polymerization of poly(disulfide)s with narrow molecular weight distributions.

scholarly journals Photocatalyst-Independent Photoredox Ring-Opening Polymerization of O-Carboxyanhydrides: Stereocontrol and Mechanism

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongliang Zhong ◽  
quanyou feng ◽  
xiaoqian wang ◽  
Lei Yang ◽  
Rong Tong
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Ring Opening ◽  
Precious Metal ◽  
Ring Opening Polymerization ◽  
Oxidative Status ◽  
Mechanistic Studies ◽  
Glass Transition Temperatures ◽  
Molecular Weights ◽  
Molecular Weight Distributions ◽  
Weight Distributions

Photoredox ring-opening polymerization of <i>O</i>-carboxyanhydrides allows for the synthesis of polyesters with precisely controlled molecular weights, molecular weight distributions, and tacticities. While powerful, obviating the use of precious metal-based photocatalysts would be attractive from the perspective of simplifying the protocol and enabling unexpected reactivity. Herein, we report the Co and Zn catalysts that are activated by external light to mediate efficient ring-opening polymerization of <i>O</i>-carboxyanhydrides, without the use of exogenous precious metal-based photocatalysts. Our methods allow for the synthesis of isotactic polyesters with high molecular weights (>200 kDa) and narrow molecular weight distributions (<i>M</i><sub>w</sub>/<i>M</i><sub>n</sub> < 1.1). Mechanistic studies indicate that light activates the oxidative status of Co<sup>III</sup> intermediate that is generated from the regioselective ring-opening of the <i>O</i>-carboxyanhydride. We also demonstrate that the use of Zn or Hf complexes together with Co can allow for stereoselective photoredox ring-opening polymerizations of multiple racemic <i>O</i>-carboxyanhydrides to synthesize syndiotactic and stereoblock copolymers, which vary widely in their glass transition temperatures.

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