Alkali metal complex-mediated ring-opening polymerization of <i>rac</i>-LA, ε-caprolactone, and δ-valerolactone

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Adimulam Harinath · Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

Jayeeta Bhattacharjee · MNR Medical College and Hospital

Alok Sarkar · SurveyMonkey (United States)

Tarun K. Panda · Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

Abstract

Catalytic ring opening polymerization (ROP) of <italic>rac</italic>-lactide, ε-caprolactone, and δ-valerolactone using alkali metal (Li, Na, K) complexes as competent catalysts are reported.

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biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis Polyoxometalates: Synthesis and Applications

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Published in: New Journal of Chemistry

Volume 43, Issue 23, pp. 8882-8891

DOI: 10.1039/c9nj01130g

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Alkali metal complex-mediated ring-opening polymerization of <i>rac</i>-LA, ε-caprolactone, and δ-valerolactone

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