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  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Shell cross-linked micelles (SCMs) are advanced nanostructures with tunable properties.
  • Asymmetric transfer hydrogenation (ATH) is a crucial reaction in synthesizing chiral molecules.
  • Controlling nanoreactor selectivity remains a challenge in aqueous media.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop novel thermo- and photoresponsive nanoreactors for ketone hydrogenation.
  • To investigate the dynamic substrate selectivity of these nanoreactors.
  • To mimic natural multichannels for controlled substrate transport.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of poly(2-oxazoline) triblock terpolymers.
  • Formation and characterization of shell cross-linked micelles (SCMs).
  • Rhodium-catalyzed asymmetric transfer hydrogenation (ATH) of ketones.
  • Investigation of thermo- and photoresponsive morphology switching.

Main Results:

  • Developed dual-responsive nanoreactors using poly(2-oxazoline) and spiropyran.
  • Demonstrated dynamic substrate selectivity triggered by temperature and UV light.
  • Observed gated behavior dependent on substrate hydrophobicity and responsive layer.
  • Achieved facile recovery and reuse of nanoreactors with high activity.

Conclusions:

  • The developed nanoreactors provide external control over catalytic processes.
  • Dual responsiveness enables dynamic tuning of substrate selectivity in water.
  • Mimics natural systems for efficient and controlled chemical transformations.
  • Offers a sustainable approach for catalysis with reusable nanoreactors.