Ring-Opening Copolymerization of Epoxides and Cyclic Anhydrides with Discrete Metal Complexes: Structure–Property Relationships
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Polyesters synthesized through the alternating copolymerization of epoxides and cyclic anhydrides compose a growing class of polymers that exhibit an impressive array of chemical and physical properties. Because they are synthesized through the chain-growth polymerization of two variable monomers, their syntheses can be controlled by discrete metal complexes, and the resulting materials vary widely in their functionality and physical properties. This polymer-focused review gives a perspective on the current state of the field of epoxide/anhydride copolymerization mediated by discrete catalysts and the relationships between the structures and properties of these polyesters.
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While the field of epoxide/CO2 copolymerization is quite mature, with several technologies commercialized, the progress in epoxide/cyclic anhydride copolymerization is more recent.
“While the field of epoxide/CO2 copolymerization is quite mature, with several technologies been commercialized, the progress in epoxide/cyclic anhydride copolymerization is more recent.211,343”
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Terpolymerization of epoxide, cyclic anhydride, and CO2 is a facile strategy for the one-pot synthesis of poly(ester-carbonate), a class of biodegradable polymers that have garnered considerable interest due to their possible superior properties than pure polyesters and polycarbonates.
“Terpolymerization of epoxide, cyclic anhydride, and CO2 is a facile strategy for the onepot synthesis of poly(ester-carbonate), 211,343 a class of biodegradable polymers that have garnered considerable interest due to their possible superior properties than pure polyesters and polycarbonates.”
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Many epoxides and cyclic anhydrides contain unsaturated moieties that can be utilized for post-polymerization modifications and crosslinking, which increases the range of architectures and functionalities achievable through the ROCP method.
“Additionally, many epoxides and cyclic anhydrides contain unsaturated moieties that can be utilized for post-polymerization modifications and crosslinking, 211 which increases the range of architectures and functionalities that can be achieved through the ROCP method.”
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By using a different combination of epoxide and cyclic anhydride, Tg of polyesters can be tuned to almost any value from -44 to 184 °C.
“By using a different combination of epoxide and cyclic anhydride, Tg of polyesters can be tuned to almost any value from -44 to 184 °C.211”
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- Authors
- Longo, J. M., Sanford, M. J., & Coates, G. W.
- Affiliations
- Cornell University (US)
- Corresponding author
- Coates, Geoffrey W.
- Venue
- Chemical Reviews
- Publisher
- American Chemical Society (ACS)
- Published
- 2016-12-12
- Volume
- 116
- Issue
- 24
- Pages
- 15167-15197
- ISSN
- 0009-2665 (ISSN-L)
- 1520-6890
- OpenAlex
- W2563186293
- Cited by
- 596
- References
- 86
- Citations by year
- 2026: 43 · 2025: 71 · 2024: 73 · 2023: 82 · 2022: 85 · 2021: 72 · 2020: 56 · 2019: 40 · 2018: 48 · 2017: 26
- FWCI
- 2.04
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Chemical Reviews (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- Division of Chemistry (CHE-1413862)
- Topics
- Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Biomaterials › biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
- Physical Sciences › Chemistry › Organic Chemistry › Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization
- Physical Sciences › Chemical Engineering › Process Chemistry and Technology › Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis
- Keywords
- ring-opening copolymerization, epoxides, cyclic anhydrides, polyester synthesis, alternating copolymerization, chain-growth polymerization, structure-property relationships
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