Open AccessDevelopments in synthesis, characterization, and self‐assembly of polycarbodiimide systems
Author(s) -
Mammoottil Nimmy R.,
Reuther James F.,
Siriwardane Dumindika A.,
Kulikov Oleg V.,
Novak Bruce M.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of polymer science part a: polymer chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.768
H-Index - 152
eISSN - 1099-0518
pISSN - 0887-624X
DOI - 10.1002/pola.28583
Subject(s) - copolymer , characterization (materials science) , self assembly , polymerization , polymer chemistry , materials science , polymer , polymer science , nanotechnology , composite material
Described herein is a comprehensive survey on the most recent advancements in polycarbodiimide synthetic methodologies, structure determination, property design, and self‐assembly. In particular, the 15 N‐isotopic enrichment of polycarbodiimides is detailed along with the use of 15 N NMR to identify the regioregularity and mechanism of chiroptical switching in polycarbodiimides. Furthermore, the new Ni(II) mediated “living” polymerization is explained along with its utilization in the incorporation of polycarbodiimides into block copolymers, graft copolymers, and star polymers. Finally, we review the recent discoveries focusing on the highly tunable self‐assembly behaviors of polycarbodiimide homopolymers and copolymers. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2017 , 55 , 2915–2934