CO 2 /epoxides ring-opening copolymerization towards hydroxy-functionalized polycarbonates

Polymer Chemistry 2026 Open access

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Authors: Nishant Chaudhary, A. Stephen K. Hashmi, Jean-François Carpentier, Sophie M Guillaume
DOI: 10.1039/d5py01191d
Cited by: 1
References: 51

Abstract

Ring-opening copolymerization of CO 2 with BnGE and/or CHO promoted by an Al/Fe/Co complex or BEt 3 , combined with PPNCl, afforded PBnGEC and P(BnGEC- co -CHC). TBD-depolymerization of PBnGEC, PCHC and P(BnGEC- co -CHC) returned both corresponding cyclic carbonates.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties Polymer Foaming and Composites

Publication details

Journal / source
Polymer Chemistry
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
17
Issue
10
Pages
1005–1018
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN