The controlled synthesis of polyglucose in one-dimensional coordination nanochannels

Chem Commun (Camb). 2016 Apr 14;52(29):5156-9. doi: 10.1039/c6cc01357k. Epub 2016 Mar 21.

Abstract

We demonstrate a feasible method for the preparation of polyglucose (PGlc) with controlled structures, where the polymerization of glucose monomers was performed using one-dimensional nanochannels of [La(1,3,5-benzenetrisbenzoate)(H2O)]n (1). Cationic ring-opening polymerization of 1,6-anhydro-β-D-glucose (levoglucosan) using 1 gave a quasi-linear PGlc, which contrasts highly with the results obtained from conventional polymerizations in bulk and solution. The regulated structure of PGlc prepared using the PCP led to a remarkable improvement in the processability and thermal stability of PGlc, which is useful in applications as a bioplastic.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Benzoates / chemistry*
  • Glucans / chemical synthesis*
  • Glucans / chemistry
  • Glucose / analogs & derivatives*
  • Glucose / chemical synthesis
  • Glucose / chemistry
  • Models, Molecular
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Nanostructures / ultrastructure
  • Polymerization*

Substances

  • Benzoates
  • Glucans
  • 1,6-anhydro-beta-glucopyranose
  • Glucose