Recent Advances in the Stereoselective Polymerization of Epoxides and Applications of Stereocontrolled Polyethers
Teo Borst, Stefan Naumann
TL;DR
This paper reviews recent progress in making polymers from epoxides with specific stereochemistry and their applications.
Contribution
The paper provides an updated overview of catalyst design and polymerization mechanisms in stereocontrolled polyether synthesis.
Findings
Recent advances in catalyst design have improved stereoselective polymerization of epoxides.
Stereocontrolled polyethers have found applications in thermoplastics and self-assembly.
Isotactic polymers are highlighted as having promising specialized uses.
Abstract
The stereoselective polymerization of racemic epoxides represents an increasingly powerful route to materials with tailored properties. Progress in this field is closely connected to advanced catalyst design and a growing understanding of polymerization mechanisms. This review briefly summarizes the historical development of the field and then focuses on research covering the past 10 years. Polyethers, already widely employed both for the mass market and for highly specialized applications, can be expected to gain further functionality and applicability based on these advances. A succinct final chapter provides an outlook, highlighting where stereocontrolled polyethers, in particular isotactic polymers, have already found fruitful application. This review summarizes the current state of stereoselective epoxide polymerization, focusing especially on the past 10 years. Polymerization…
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TopicsCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysis · Chemical Synthesis and Reactions · Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization