Anionic polymerization and polyhomologation: an ideal combination to synthesize polyethylene-based block copolymers

Chem Commun (Camb). 2013 Oct 11;49(79):8952-4. doi: 10.1039/c3cc44928a.

Abstract

A novel one-pot methodology combining anionic polymerization and polyhomologation, through a "bridge" molecule (BF3OEt2), was developed for the synthesis of polyethylene (PE)-based block copolymers. The anionically synthesized macroanion reacts with the "bridge" molecule to afford a 3-arm star (trimacromolecular borane) which serves as an initiator for the polyhomologation.

MeSH terms

  • Anions / chemistry
  • Butadienes / chemistry
  • Elastomers / chemistry
  • Polyethylene / chemistry*
  • Polymerization
  • Polymers / chemical synthesis*
  • Polymers / chemistry
  • Polystyrenes / chemistry

Substances

  • Anions
  • Butadienes
  • Elastomers
  • Polymers
  • Polystyrenes
  • Polyethylene
  • polybutadiene