One reagent with two functions : simultaneous living radical polymerization and chain-end substitution for tailoring polymer dispersity

• Main Authors: Wang, Chen-Gang, Chong, Amerlyn Ming Liing, Goto, Atsushi
• Other Authors: School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: Science::Chemistry::Organic chemistry::Polymers; Polymerization; Organic Compounds
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/153500
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Molecular weight distribution of polymer, termed dispersity (Đ), is a fundamental parameter that determines polymer properties. Sodium azide (NaN3) functions as a catalyst in organocatalyzed living radical polymerization when the reaction medium is non-polar. In contrast, NaN3 can act as a nucleophi...