Synthesis of hybrid block copolymers via integrated ring-opening metathesis polymerization and polymerization of NCA

Chem Commun (Camb). 2011 Oct 14;47(38):10830-2. doi: 10.1039/c1cc13531g. Epub 2011 Aug 25.

Abstract

Linear hybrid block copolymers with well controlled molecular weights and narrow polydispersities were synthesized via ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) followed by ring-opening polymerization of amino acid N-carboxyanhydrides.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Anhydrides / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Coordination Complexes / chemistry
  • Peptides / chemistry
  • Plastics / chemistry
  • Polymerization
  • Polymers / chemical synthesis*
  • Polymers / chemistry
  • Ruthenium / chemistry

Substances

  • Anhydrides
  • Coordination Complexes
  • Peptides
  • Plastics
  • Polymers
  • polynorbornen
  • Ruthenium