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Biodegradable poly(α-hydroxy acids) can be synthesized by means of ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of O-carboxyanhydrides (OCAs). Numerous catalysts have been developed to control the living polymerization of OCAs. Here we review… Click to show full abstract
Biodegradable poly(α-hydroxy acids) can be synthesized by means of ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of O-carboxyanhydrides (OCAs). Numerous catalysts have been developed to control the living polymerization of OCAs. Here we review the rationale for the use of OCA, the desirable features for and important attributes of catalysts for the ROP of OCAs, and specific examples that have been developed.
Keywords:
living ring;
ring opening;
polymerization;
polymerization carboxyanhydrides;
opening polymerization;
carboxyanhydrides search
Journal Title: Frontiers in Chemistry
Year Published: 2018
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Journal Title: Frontiers in Chemistry
Year Published: 2018
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