PolyPEGA with predetermined molecular weights from enzyme-mediated radical polymerization in water

Chem Commun (Camb). 2011 Jun 14;47(22):6464-6. doi: 10.1039/c1cc10989h. Epub 2011 May 6.

Abstract

The preparation of acrylic polymers with predetermined molecular weights using metalloenzymes as catalysts, ascorbic acid as reducing agent and alkyl halides as initiators is reported. The mechanism of polymerization resembles an ARGET ATRP process.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Armoracia / enzymology
  • Ascorbic Acid / chemistry
  • Biocatalysis
  • Catalase / metabolism*
  • Cattle
  • Halogens / chemistry
  • Laccase / metabolism*
  • Liver / enzymology
  • Peroxidase / metabolism*
  • Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry*
  • Polymerization
  • Polymethacrylic Acids / chemistry*
  • Reducing Agents / chemistry
  • Trametes / enzymology
  • Water / chemistry*

Substances

  • Halogens
  • Polymethacrylic Acids
  • Reducing Agents
  • Water
  • Polyethylene Glycols
  • Laccase
  • Catalase
  • Peroxidase
  • Ascorbic Acid