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 language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 4711-4715 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Polymer Chemistry |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 38 |
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| State | Published - 14 Oct 2018 |
| Externally published | Yes |