Yb(NTf2)3/HFIP induced high isotacticity in atom transfer radical polymerization of methyl methacrylate

  • Sebastian Schaubach
  • , Xiao Yan Wang*
  • , Jun Fang Li
  • , Xiu Li Sun
  • , Sunewang R. Wang
  • , Yong Tang
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

High triad isotacticity (mm = 69%) in copper/BOX mediated ATRP of MMA is achieved. The use of strong Lewis acid Yb(NTf2)3 (1.0-8.0 mol%) and HFIP as the solvent is the key for this isotactic stereocontrol. A dilute concentration and a relatively low temperature are beneficial for further improving the isotacticity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4711-4715
Number of pages5
JournalPolymer Chemistry
Volume9
Issue number38
DOIs
StatePublished - 14 Oct 2018
Externally publishedYes

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