Dove, Andrew P. (2008) Controlled ring-opening polymerisation of cyclic esters : polymer blocks in self-assembled nanostructures. Chemical Communications (No.48). pp. 6446-6470. ISSN 1359-7345

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Abstract

The state of the art with respect to the application of poly(ester)s, obtained by living/controlled ring-opening polymerisation as components of block copolymers, in self assembly is discussed in this feature article. Poly(ester) synthesis is outlined by metal and metal free catalysts (including both small molecule organic catalysts and enzymatic catalysts) and the properties of the polymers, including access to poly(lactic acid) stereocomplexes are detailed. Methods for the combination of ring-opening polymerisation with controlled radical polymerisation are reviewed to provide an overview of the many methodologies applied in the synthesis of poly(ester) containing functional block copolymers. Their self-assembly in both solution and the solid phase are discussed, with particular attention focused on the properties and characteristics of the nanostructured materials resulting from the inclusion of poly(ester) components.

Item Type:	Journal Item
Subjects:	Q Science > QD Chemistry T Technology > TP Chemical technology
Divisions:	Faculty of Science > Chemistry
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Ring-opening polymerization, Esters, Nanostructured materials, Self-assembly (Chemistry), Organic cyclic compounds, Catalysis
Journal or Publication Title:	Chemical Communications
Publisher:	Royal Society of Chemistry
ISSN:	1359-7345
Date:	28 December 2008
Number:	No.48
Number of Pages:	25
Page Range:	pp. 6446-6470
Identification Number:	10.1039/b813059k
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
Funder:	Research Councils UK (RCUK)
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/28850

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