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Sulfur Chemistry in Polymer and Materials Science
Hatice Mutlu1, Ezgi Berfin Ceper2, Xiaohui Li3
1Institute for Biological Interfaces III, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Herrmann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, D-76344, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany.
Macromolecular Rapid Communications
|November 24, 2018
Summary
Sulfur chemistry, including thiol-ene and thiol-Michael reactions, is revolutionizing polymer and materials science. This review highlights recent advances and applications of sulfur functional groups in diverse fields.
Area of Science:
- Polymer and Materials Science
- Sulfur Chemistry
Background:
- Sulfur and its functional groups are integral to modern polymer and materials science research.
- Versatile sulfur-based reactions are crucial for designing advanced polymeric materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of strategies and developments in sulfur functional group utilization over the last 5 years.
- To underscore the significance of sulfur in contemporary polymer and materials science.
Main Methods:
- Review of primary literature focusing on sulfur chemistry.
- Explanation and illustration of key principles in reactions like thiol-ene, thiol-yne, thiol-Michael addition, disulfide cross-linking, and thiol-disulfide exchange.
- Presentation of selected examples across diverse application fields.
Main Results:
- Demonstration of the versatility and utility of sulfur-based reactions in polymer design.
- Highlighting of recent advancements in sulfur chemistry applications.
- Identification of potential real-world applications for sulfur-containing materials.
Conclusions:
- Sulfur functional groups are essential for innovation in polymer and materials science.
- Recent developments have significantly expanded the scope of sulfur chemistry in materials applications.
- Sulfur-based polymers hold substantial promise for future technological advancements.
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