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Ring‐Opening Metathesis Polymerization‐Derived Materials for Separation Science, Heterogeneous Catalysis and Tissue Engineering
Author(s) -
Buchmeiser Michael R.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
macromolecular symposia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.257
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1521-3900
pISSN - 1022-1360
DOI - 10.1002/masy.201000014
Subject(s) - romp , ring opening metathesis polymerisation , polymerization , metathesis , context (archaeology) , materials science , ring opening polymerization , porosity , polymer chemistry , nanotechnology , chemical engineering , polymer , composite material , engineering , paleontology , biology
Abstract Summary: The chemistry of ring‐opening metathesis polymerization‐ (ROMP) derived monolithic materials is summarized. Since ROMP triggered by well‐defined transition metal alkylidenes is a living polymerization method, it allows for the controlled and highly reproducible synthesis of monolithic media in terms of total porosity, pore size distribution and specific surface area. In addition, the high functionality tolerance of ROMP allows for creating monolithic supports with an unprecedented diversity in terms of functional groups that may be introduced. Selected applications in the areas of separation science, heterogeneous catalysis and tissue engineering are presented and discussed within the context of ROMP.