Highly controlled living radical polymerization through dual activation of organobismuthines

Shigeru Yamago*, Eiichi Kayahara, Masashi Kotani, Biswajit Ray, Yungwan Kwak, Atsushi Goto, Takeshi Fukuda

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Abstract

(Chemical Equation Presented) The living end: Organobismuthines promote highly controlled living radical polymerization through two activation mechanisms, namely, thermal generation and degenerative transfer (see scheme). Both conjugated and nonconjugated vinyl monomers are polymerized to give well-defined polymers with predetermined molecular weight (Mn) and low polydispersity index (PDI).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1304-1306
Number of pages3
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume46
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Catalysis
  • General Chemistry

Keywords

  • Bismuth
  • Polymerization
  • Radical reactions
  • Reaction mechanisms

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