Rare earth complexes [Ln(EDBP)2(DME)Na(DME)3] as catalysts for the polymerization of 2,2-dimethyltrimethylene carbonate

Autor: Jian-fang Yu, Dong Xiang, Weilin Sun
Rok vydání: 2011
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Zdroj: Chinese Journal of Polymer Science. 29:296-299
ISSN: 1439-6203
0256-7679
DOI: 10.1007/s10118-011-1041-y
Popis: The biphenol based discrete ion-pair rare earth complexes, [Ln(EDBP)2(DME)Na(DME)3] [Ln = Er(1), Yb(2), Sm(3)], were prepared and used as catalysts for the ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of 2,2-dimethyltrimethylene carbonate (DTC). Three complexes show moderate activities for the polymerization, and the catalytic activities increase in the following sequence: (Yb < Er < Sm). The effect of different ratios of [DTC]/[Ln], polymerization temperature and time on the polymerization was investigated. Moreover, PDTC without ether unit developed from possible CO2 elimination was prepared.
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