A green catalytic pathway to sustainable poly(propylene carbonate) production: potassium phenyl thiolate/triethylboron mediated copolymerization of CO 2 and propylene oxide

New Journal of Chemistry 2026

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Authors: Ijaz Ul Haq, Shiyu Liu, Wang Jie, Nawab Ali, Weihua Shen, Yunjin Fang
DOI: 10.1039/d5nj04492h
Cited by: 2
References: 42

Abstract

Potassium phenyl thiolate with triethylborane catalyzes the perfectly alternating copolymerization of CO 2 and propylene oxide, selectively producing poly(propylene carbonate).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties Fiber-reinforced polymer composites

Publication details

Journal / source
New Journal of Chemistry
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
50
Issue
4
Pages
2023–2031
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN