Investigating an anisole/Cu( ii )-macroligand-complex pair to broaden solubility scope and catalyst recycling for atom transfer radical polymerization

Polymer Chemistry 2026

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Authors: Richard Ngulube, Jiancheng Zhou, Huaiyuan Zhu, Zhiwei Fu, Naixu Li
DOI: 10.1039/d5py01106j
Cited by: 0
References: 37

Abstract

A thermoregulated phase-separable catalysis based on a highly soluble poly(ionic liquid)/anisole solvent system enables controlled ATRP at ppm CuBr 2 loadings, thereby supporting a sustainable, recyclable polymerization framework.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties Ionic liquids properties and applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Polymer Chemistry
Volume
17
Issue
16
Pages
1628–1640
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN