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N‐Heterocyclic carbenes for metal‐free polymerization catalysis: an update
Author(s) -
Naumann Stefan,
Dove Andrew P
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
polymer international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.592
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1097-0126
pISSN - 0959-8103
DOI - 10.1002/pi.5034
Subject(s) - monomer , polymerization , chemistry , polymer science , ring opening polymerization , catalysis , polymer chemistry , materials science , organic chemistry , combinatorial chemistry , polymer
This mini‐review is intended to serve as a concise introduction to polymerizations that are catalysed by N‐heterocyclic carbenes. The content is structured according to accessible monomer functionalities and type of polymerization. Both major achievements as well as the latest developments in this rapidly evolving field are presented. A broad range of different types of monomers is covered in this way, including among others lactones, epoxides, anhydrides, acrylates, siloxanes and lactams. Special emphasis is put on mechanistic understanding and structure–activity relationships. © 2015 Society of Chemical Industry