From β-Dicarbonyl Chemistry to Dynamic Polymers

Area of Science:

• Polymer Science
• Materials Chemistry

Background:

• Dynamic bonds have seen significant growth in polymer science over the last 20 years.
• The β-dicarbonyl skeleton is a versatile motif for creating dynamic polymers.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review progress on dynamic polymers derived from β-dicarbonyl synthons.
• To focus on synthesis methodologies, key features, and applications of these polymers.

Main Methods:

• Overview of prevalent methodologies for preparing polymers with β-dicarbonyl moieties.
• Highlighting key features and development of dynamic polymers based on β-dicarbonyl chemistry.

Main Results:

• β-dicarbonyl based polymers leverage reversible metal-ligand coordination or dynamic covalent bonds.
• Applications span drug delivery, sustainable polymers, 3D printing, and actuators.

Conclusions:

• β-dicarbonyl dynamic polymers offer high modularity and intrinsic dynamic nature.
• Future challenges and prospects in this field are discussed.