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Postpolymerization Modifications of Alkene-Functional Polycarbonates for the Development of Advanced Materials
Anthony W Thomas1, Andrew P Dove1
1Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK.
Macromolecular Bioscience
|September 23, 2016
Summary
Functional aliphatic polycarbonates offer versatile biomedical applications. This review details modifying alkene-functional polycarbonates postpolymerization for diverse material properties and uses.
Area of Science:
- Polymer Chemistry
- Biomaterials Science
Background:
- Functional aliphatic polycarbonates are gaining traction for biomedical applications.
- Postpolymerization modification allows introduction of functionalities not suitable for ring-opening polymerization (ROP).
Purpose of the Study:
- To review methods for modifying alkene-functional polycarbonates after polymerization.
- To explore the diverse applications of these modified polymers.
Main Methods:
- Focuses on postpolymerization modification techniques for alkene-functional polycarbonates.
- Highlights reactions such as radical thiol-ene addition, Michael addition, and epoxidation.
Main Results:
- Alkene-functional polycarbonates are readily synthesized.
- Postpolymerization modification enables a wide array of material properties and applications.
Conclusions:
- Alkene-functional polycarbonates are highly adaptable for creating advanced biomaterials.
- The review underscores the significance of postpolymerization modification in expanding their utility.
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