A supramolecularly templated catenane initiator and a controlled ring expansion strategy

Peng Fei Cao, Ajaykumar Bunha, Joey Mangadlao, Mary Jane Felipe, Katrina Irene Mongcopa, Rigoberto Advincula*

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Abstract

We report the first synthesis of a catenated polymer via a ring-expansion strategy, which is based on a supramolecularly templated initiator. The high yielding synthesis and simple isolation method will enable the investigation and development of this unique polymer system for further applications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)12094-12096
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Volume48
Issue number99
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012 Dec 25
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Chemistry(all)
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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