Stereospecific Living Radical Polymerization: Dual Control of Chain Length and Tacticity for Precision Polymer Synthesis

Stereospecific living radical polymerization for control of molecular weights and tacticity of the resulting polymers is explored. The use of this technique has led to polymers that are better defined than any previous discoveries.

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Published in:Chemical reviews 2009-11, Vol.109 (11), p.5120-5156
Main Authors: Satoh, Kotaro, Kamigaito, Masami
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemical engineering
Chemical synthesis
Free Radicals - chemistry
Molecules
Polymerization
Polymers - chemical synthesis
Polymers - chemistry
Research methodology
Stereoisomerism
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Summary:Stereospecific living radical polymerization for control of molecular weights and tacticity of the resulting polymers is explored. The use of this technique has led to polymers that are better defined than any previous discoveries.
ISSN:0009-2665
1520-6890
DOI:10.1021/cr900115u