New homoleptic bis(pyrrolylpyridiylimino) Mg(ii) and Zn(ii) complexes as catalysts for the ring opening polymerization of cyclic esters via an “activated monomer” mechanism

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (36) ◽  
pp. 12217-12225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilaria D'Auria ◽  
Consiglia Tedesco ◽  
Mina Mazzeo ◽  
Claudio Pellecchia
Keyword(s):  
Ring Opening ◽  
Ring Opening Polymerization ◽  
Cyclic Esters ◽  
High Yields

The reaction of MgBu2 and ZnEt2 or Zn{N[Si(CH3)3]2}2 with a tridentate monoanionic pyrrolylpyridiylimino [N−,N,N] proligand gave homoleptic species, as exclusive products, in high yields.

A switchable dimeric yttrium complex and its three catalytic states in ring opening polymerization

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shijie Deng ◽  
Paula L. Diaconescu
Keyword(s):  
Ring Opening ◽  
Ring Opening Polymerization ◽  
Oxidation States ◽  
Cyclic Esters

A dimeric yttrium phenoxide complex can be oxidized in a stepwise fashion to access three oxidation states. The three states show different activity in the ring opening polymerization of cyclic esters and epoxides.

Controlling polymer stereochemistry in ring-opening polymerization: a decade of advances shaping the future of biodegradable polyesters

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mathieu J.-L. Tschan ◽  
Régis M. Gauvin ◽  
Christophe M. Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Biodegradable Polymer ◽  
Ring Opening ◽  
Polymer Synthesis ◽  
Ring Opening Polymerization ◽  
Cyclic Esters ◽  
Biodegradable Polyesters ◽  
The Future ◽  
Recent Developments

In this review, we describe recent developments in biodegradable polymer synthesis with a focus on the use of discrete complexes and organocatalysts as active initiators for the stereocontrolled ring-opening polymerization of cyclic esters.

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