Abstract
A novel synthetic pathway towards aldehyde end-functionalized polymers is presented from a combination of catalytic chain transfer polymerization (CCTP) and rhodium catalyzed hydroformylation in supercritical carbon dioxide. CCTP allows for the synthesis of well-defined macromonomers in terms of the average molecular weight and the terminal unit carrying the unsaturated bond. The rhodium catalyzed hydroformylation allows for a high selectivity towards aldehyde end-group functionalized polymers. The introduction of the synthetically versatile aldehyde end-group opens up a broad range of possible applications.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1102-1108 |
Journal | Polymer Chemistry |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |