(2014) Absolut “copper catalyzation perfected”; robust living polymerization of NIPAM : Guinness is good for SET-LRP. Polymer Chemistry, Volume 5 (Number 1). pp. 57-61. doi:10.1039/c3py01075a ISSN 1759-9954.

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Abstract

The controlled polymerization of N-isopropyl acrylamide (NIPAM) is reported in a range of international beers, wine, ciders and spirits utilizing Cu(0)-mediated living radical polymerization (SET-LRP). Highly active Cu(0) is first formed in situ by the rapid disproportionation of [Cu(I)(Me6-Tren)Br] in the commercial water–alcohol mixtures. Rapid, yet highly controlled, radical polymerization follows (Đ values as low as 1.05) despite the numerous chemicals of diverse functionality present in these solvents e.g. alpha acids, sugars, phenols, terpenoids, flavonoids, tannins, metallo-complexes, anethole etc. The results herein demonstrate the robust nature of the aqueous SET-LRP protocol, underlining its ability to operate efficiently in a wide range of complex chemical environments.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	Q Science > QD Chemistry Q Science > QP Physiology
Divisions:	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Chemistry
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Polymerization, Alcoholic beverages -- Research, Stout -- Research, Alcoholic beverages -- Analysis, Free radicals (Chemistry)
Journal or Publication Title:	Polymer Chemistry
Publisher:	Royal Society of Chemistry
ISSN:	1759-9954
Official Date:	2014
Dates:	Date Event 2014 UNSPECIFIED
Volume:	Volume 5
Number:	Number 1
Page Range:	pp. 57-61
DOI:	10.1039/c3py01075a
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Date of first compliant deposit:	26 December 2015
Date of first compliant Open Access:	26 December 2015

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