Highly controlled immortal polymerization of beta-butyrolactone by a dinuclear indium catalyst

作者:Xu Cuiling; Yu Insun; Mehrkhodavandi Parisa*
来源:Chemical communications, 2012, 48(54): 6806-6808.
DOI:10.1039/c2cc33114d

摘要

An ethoxy-bridged dinuclear indium catalyst was used for the ring opening polymerization of the cyclic ester beta-butyrolactone to form the biodegradable polyester poly(hydroxybutyrate) (PHB). The catalyst shows remarkable activity and control during polymerization, allowing for formation of diblock polymers. Addition of high ratios of alcohols to the catalyst leads to fast chain transfer and immortal polymerization.

  • 出版日期2012