Issue 11, 2011

Facile routes to star polymersvia an organocatalytic approach

Abstract

Herein the synthesis of star polymers from common dendrimers and commercially available compounds via organocatalyzed ring opening polymerization is described. Through the use of selective hydrogen bonding catalysis both homo and block star polymers were generated with exceptional fidelity having specified Mn and narrow polydispersity. This report demonstrates the broad potential of these methods for the creation of uniform materials exhibiting ideal properties for designer delivery systems.

Graphical abstract: Facile routes to star polymersvia an organocatalytic approach

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
15 Jun 2011
Accepted
17 Jul 2011
First published
16 Sep 2011

Polym. Chem., 2011,2, 2619-2626

Facile routes to star polymersvia an organocatalytic approach

D. J. Coady, A. C. Engler, Y. Y. Yang and J. L. Hedrick, Polym. Chem., 2011, 2, 2619 DOI: 10.1039/C1PY00272D

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