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Carborane-Containing Polymers: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications
Xinyi Zhang1, Louis M Rendina1,2, Markus Müllner3,2
1School of Chemistry, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006 New South Wales, Australia.
ACS Polymers Au
|February 19, 2024
Summary
This review explores carborane-containing polymers, highlighting their synthesis and diverse applications. These boron clusters offer unique properties for advanced materials and biomedical uses.
Area of Science:
- Polymer Chemistry
- Materials Science
- Boron Chemistry
Background:
- Carboranes are icosahedral carbon-boron clusters with unique properties.
- These properties can enhance polymers with heat resistance, tunable electronics, and hydrophobicity.
- Carboranes also exhibit dihydrogen bonding and thermal neutron capture capabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review synthesis strategies for carborane-containing polymers.
- To highlight the diverse potential applications of these advanced materials.
- To showcase the versatility of carboranes in polymeric systems.
Main Methods:
- Focuses on step-growth polymerization of disubstituted carborane monomers.
- Includes recent advancements in chain-growth polymerizations (ATRP, RAFT, ROMP) of monosubstituted carboranes.
- Reviews established and emerging synthetic routes.
Main Results:
- Carborane-containing polymers demonstrate enhanced heat resistance and tunable electronic properties.
- Applications include harsh-environment materials, ceramic precursors, and fluorescent materials.
- Potential uses as BNCT agents and drug carriers with low cytotoxicity are explored.
Conclusions:
- Carborane-containing polymers offer a versatile platform for developing advanced materials.
- Their unique properties enable applications ranging from optoelectronics to biomedicine.
- Further research into synthesis and applications promises significant advancements.
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