Abstract
The first oxidatively stable and environmentally friendly iron-based AGET-ATRP system for styrene derivatives has been reported. Similar to previously reported copper-based system, the reducing agents Sn(EH)2 and D-glucose were employed to generate the active Fe(II) species in situ. Monomers with electron-withdrawing substituents polymerize faster than those having electron-donating substituents. The amount of iron catalyst could be reduced to as a low as 0.01 mmol while retaining sufficient activity to impart control. Well-defined copolymers of styrene and MMA were also synthesized through this method.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 4514-4518 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Macromolecules |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 24 2008 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Organic Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry