Lewis Pair Catalysts in the Polymerization of Lactide and Related Cyclic Esters.

نویسندگان

  • Xinlei Li
  • Changjuan Chen
  • Jincai Wu
چکیده

Polyesters, especially poly(lactide) (PLA), are used widely as biodegradable and biocompatible materials, yet their controllable synthesis, especially the stereoselective synthesis of polyesters, is still a challenge. Recently some excellent Lewis pair catalysts for ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of lactide and related cyclic esters have emerged. This review article will highlight the key advances in the ROP catalyzed by Lewis pair compounds with the aim of encouraging the wider application of Lewis pair catalysts in the polymerization of lactide and related cyclic esters.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Molecules

دوره 23 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2018