A Cu(ii) metal–organic framework as a recyclable catalyst for ARGET ATRP

Lee, H.-C., Antonietti, M. and Schmidt, B. V.K.J. (2016) A Cu(ii) metal–organic framework as a recyclable catalyst for ARGET ATRP. Polymer Chemistry, 7(47), pp. 7199-7203. (doi: 10.1039/C6PY01844K)

Abstract

A Cu(II) MOF can serve as an efficient catalyst for activators regenerated by electron transfer atom transfer radical polymerization (ARGET ATRP), e.g. for the synthesis of poly(benzyl methacrylate) (PBzMA) and polystyrene (PS). Furthermore, poly(isoprene) (PI) and poly(4-vinylpyridine) (P4VP) can be formed in a controlled fashion as well, which used to be challenging to achieve by traditional strategies. Taking advantage of the heterogeneous nature of the catalyst, recycling via centrifugation and repeated utilization for at least six cycles are demonstrated.

• Item Type: Articles
• Additional Information: The authors acknowledge financial support from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Max Planck Society.
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Schmidt, Dr Bernhard
• Authors: Lee, H.-C., Antonietti, M., and Schmidt, B. V.K.J.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry
• Journal Name: Polymer Chemistry
• Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
• ISSN: 1759-9954
• ISSN (Online): 1759-9962
• Published Online: 08 November 2016
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2016 The Royal Society of Chemistry
• First Published: First published in Polymer Chemistry 7(47): 7199-7203
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons License