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  • Catalysis
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Sustainable polylactide (PLA) production requires efficient and recyclable catalysts.
  • Existing catalysts often lack precise control over molar mass and stereochemistry.
  • Heterobimetallic complexes offer potential as tunable catalytic precursors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate heterobimetallic complexes as precursors for heterogeneous catalysts in lactide polymerization.
  • To investigate the recyclability and control over molar mass and dispersity of supported catalysts.
  • To advance sustainable synthesis of polylactide.

Main Methods:

  • Grafting of heterobimetallic complexes (Na, K, Zn, Cu, Co based) onto dehydroxylated silica.
  • Evaluation of catalytic activity in the ring-opening polymerization of lactide.
  • Characterization of catalyst performance, including molar mass, dispersity, and recyclability.

Main Results:

  • All grafted complexes showed activity in lactide polymerization.
  • Silica-supported iron complexes, specifically [(THF)KFe(OtBu)2]/SiO2-700 and [(THF)NaFe(OtBu)2]/SiO2-700, demonstrated high efficiency.
  • These iron-based systems provided predictable molar masses and narrow dispersities, along with promising recyclability.

Conclusions:

  • Heterobimetallic complexes grafted onto silica are effective precursors for recyclable lactide polymerization catalysts.
  • Silica-supported iron catalysts offer a sustainable route to polylactide with controlled properties.
  • This work opens avenues for designing advanced recyclable catalysts for green polymer synthesis.