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Synthesis of Functional Polymers by Post-Polymerization Modification
Article first published online: 28 NOV 2008
DOI: 10.1002/anie.200801951
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Gauthier, M., Gibson, M. and Klok, H.-A. (2009), Synthesis of Functional Polymers by Post-Polymerization Modification. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 48: 48–58. doi: 10.1002/anie.200801951
Publication History
- Issue published online: 18 DEC 2008
- Article first published online: 28 NOV 2008
- Manuscript Received: 25 APR 2008
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- EU. Grant Number: NMP4-CT-2006-026723
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Keywords:
- copolymerization;
- functional monomers;
- polymer-analogous reactions;
- polymerization;
- polymers
Graphical Abstract
More than an afterthought: Functional polymers possessing precisely controlled molecular weight, composition, and architecture remain difficult to synthesize, despite the advent of modern polymerization techniques. This Review surveys different classes of reactive polymer precursors that bear chemoselective side groups and discusses reactions suitable for their post-polymerization modification into functional polymers.
Abstract
Post-polymerization modification is based on the direct polymerization or copolymerization of monomers bearing chemoselective handles that are inert towards the polymerization conditions but can be quantitatively converted in a subsequent step into a broad range of other functional groups. The success of this method is based on the excellent conversions achievable under mild conditions, the excellent functional-group tolerance, and the orthogonality of the post-polymerization modification reactions. This Review surveys different classes of reactive polymer precursors bearing chemoselective handles and discusses issues related to the preparation of these reactive polymers by direct polymerization of appropriately functionalized monomers as well as the post-polymerization modification of these precursors into functional polymers.