Post-polymerisation modification of polyolefins through C–H bond activation by frustrated radical pairs

Chemical Communications 2026 Open access

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Authors: Maartje Otten, Jeroen Hendriks, Léon Witteman, Arnaud Thevenon, Pieter C. A. Bruijnincx
DOI: 10.1039/d6cc01531j
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Abstract

A polyolefin oxyfunctionalisation method has been developed using frustrated radical pair (FRP) chemistry to introduce ketones and aldehydes into the backbone of polyethylene and polypropylene.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization Photopolymerization techniques and applications Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Communications
Volume
62
Issue
64
Pages
15980–15984
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN