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O/S Exchange Reaction in Synthesizing Sulfur-Containing Polymers
Yue Sun1, Chengjian Zhang1, Xinghong Zhang1
1State Key Laboratory of Biobased Transportation Fuel Technology, International Research Center for X Polymers, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China.
This review explores the complex O/S exchange chemistry in copolymerizing carbon disulfide (CS2) and carbonyl sulfide (COS) with epoxides. Understanding this reaction advances the synthesis of sustainable, functional sulfur-containing polymers.
Area of Science:
- Polymer Chemistry
- Sustainable Materials Science
- Organic Synthesis
Background:
- Carbon disulfide (CS2) and carbonyl sulfide (COS) are key sulfur-containing and one-carbon feedstocks.
- Copolymerization of CS2/COS with epoxides offers a sustainable route to functional polymers.
- Complex O/S exchange reactions complicate polymer architecture control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the O/S exchange chemistry in CS2 and COS copolymerizations.
- To summarize recent advancements in synthesizing sulfur-containing polymers from these feedstocks.
- To promote further progress in sustainable polymer manufacturing.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of O/S exchange mechanisms.
- Analysis of recent synthetic strategies for CS2- and COS-based polymers.
- Discussion of polymer architecture control.
Main Results:
- Detailed examination of the intricate O/S exchange chemistry.
- Highlighting recent breakthroughs in polymer synthesis.
- Demonstrating the link between understanding O/S exchange and polymer design.
Conclusions:
- Advances in understanding O/S exchange chemistry are crucial for synthesizing diverse sulfur-containing polymers.
- This research facilitates the development of sustainable polymer manufacturing processes.
- Further exploration of O/S exchange will drive innovation in functional polymer materials.
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