Polymer Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11(33), P. 5346 - 5355
Published: Jan. 1, 2020
Covalent
adaptable
networks
(CANs)
containing
dynamic
imine
cross-links
impart
recyclability
to
thermoset
materials,
and
the
distribution
of
these
greatly
affects
their
observed
thermomechanical
properties.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
120(5), P. 2950 - 3048
Published: Feb. 21, 2020
The
past
decades
have
witnessed
an
increasing
interest
in
developing
advanced
polymerization
techniques
subjected
to
external
fields.
Various
physical
modulations,
such
as
temperature,
light,
electricity,
magnetic
field,
ultrasound,
and
microwave
irradiation,
are
noninvasive
means,
having
superb
but
distinct
abilities
regulate
polymerizations
terms
of
process
intensification
spatial
temporal
controls.
Gas
emerging
regulator
plays
a
distinctive
role
controlling
resembles
some
cases.
This
review
provides
systematic
overview
seven
types
external-field-regulated
polymerizations,
ranging
from
chain-growth
step-growth
polymerization.
A
detailed
account
the
relevant
mechanism
kinetics
is
provided
better
understand
each
field
In
addition,
given
crucial
modeling
simulation
mechanisms
investigation,
model
construction
typical
numerical
methods
used
this
well
highlights
interaction
between
experiment
toward
existing
systems
given.
At
end,
limitations
future
perspectives
for
critically
discussed.
state-of-the-art
research
progress
not
only
fundamental
principles
underlying
also
stimulates
new
development
methods.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
52(9), P. 3035 - 3097
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
In
this
review,
we
provide
a
brief
history,
progress,
and
applications,
discuss
the
remaining
challenges
of
photocontrolled
reversible
addition-fragmentation
chain
transfer
(RAFT)
polymerization
(i.e.,
photoinduced
electron/energy
transfer-RAFT
(PET-RAFT),
photoiniferter,
photomediated
cationic
RAFT
polymerization).
Among
these,
visible-light-driven
has
attracted
particular
attention
in
recent
years
due
to
its
benefits,
including
low
energy
consumption
safe
reaction
procedure.
Moreover,
incorporation
visible-light
photocatalysis
conferred
attractive
features,
such
as
spatiotemporal
control
oxygen
tolerance;
however,
clear
understanding
mechanism
not
been
completely
provided.
We
also
present
research
efforts
elucidate
mechanisms
with
aid
quantum
chemical
calculations
combined
experimental
evidence.
This
review
offers
an
insight
into
better
design
systems
for
desired
applications
helps
realize
full
potential
both
academic-
industrial-scale
applications.
ACS Macro Letters,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
10(4), P. 433 - 446
Published: March 24, 2021
In
the
past
decade,
photochemistry
has
emerged
as
a
growing
area
in
organic
and
polymer
chemistry.
Use
of
light
to
drive
polymerization
advantages
by
imparting
spatial
temporal
control
over
reaction.
Photoinduced
electron/energy
transfer
reversible
addition-fragmentation
chain
(PET-RAFT)
an
excellent
technique
for
developing
well-defined
polymers
from
variety
functional
monomers.
However,
mechanism,
electron
versus
energy
is
debated
literature,
with
conflicting
reports
on
underlying
process.
This
perspective
focuses
mechanistic
aspects
PET-RAFT,
particular,
pathways.
The
different
mechanisms
are
evaluated,
including
evidence
one
other
mechanisms.
current
literature
not
reached
consensus
across
all
PET-RAFT
processes,
but
rather,
each
catalytic
system
unique
characteristics.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(38)
Published: July 31, 2023
Although
controlled
radical
polymerization
is
an
excellent
tool
to
make
precision
polymeric
materials,
reversal
of
the
process
retrieve
starting
monomer
far
less
explored
despite
significance
chemical
recycling.
Here,
we
investigate
bulk
depolymerization
RAFT
and
ATRP-synthesized
polymers
under
identical
conditions.
RAFT-synthesized
undergo
a
relatively
low-temperature
solvent-free
back
thanks
partial
in
situ
transformation
end-group
macromonomer.
Instead,
can
only
depolymerize
at
significantly
higher
temperatures
(>350
°C)
through
random
backbone
scission.
To
aid
more
complete
even
lower
temperatures,
performed
facile
quantitative
modification
strategy
which
both
ATRP
end-groups
were
successfully
converted
macromonomers.
The
macromonomers
triggered
temperature
with
onset
150
°C
yielding
up
90
%
regeneration.
versatility
methodology
was
demonstrated
by
scalable
(≈10
g
polymer)
retrieving
84
intact
could
be
subsequently
used
for
further
polymerization.
This
work
presents
new
low-energy
approach
depolymerizing
creates
many
future
opportunities
as
high-yielding,
methods
are
sought.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(19), P. 13417 - 13426
Published: May 1, 2024
Photoinduced
polymerization
techniques
have
gathered
significant
attention
due
to
their
mild
conditions,
spatiotemporal
control,
and
simple
setup.
In
addition
homogeneous
media,
efforts
been
made
implement
photopolymerization
in
emulsions
as
a
practical
greener
process.
However,
previous
photoinduced
reversible
deactivation
radical
(RDRP)
heterogeneous
media
has
relied
on
short-wavelength
lights,
which
limited
penetration
depth,
resulting
slow
relatively
poor
control.
this
study,
we
demonstrate
the
first
example
of
highly
efficient
miniemulsion
ATRP
open
air
driven
by
red
or
near-infrared
(NIR)
light.
This
was
facilitated
utilization
water-soluble
photocatalyst,
methylene
blue
(MB+).
Irradiation
red/NIR
light
allowed
for
excitation
MB+
subsequent
photoreduction
deactivator
presence
electron
donors
initiate
mediate
The
NIR
light-driven
photoATRP
provided
successful
synthesis
polymers
with
low
dispersity
(1.09
≤
Đ
1.29)
quantitative
conversion
within
an
hour.
study
further
explored
impact
kinetics
reactors
varying
sizes
large-scale
reaction
(250
mL),
highlighting
advantages
longer-wavelength
light,
particularly
dispersed
owing
its
superior
penetration.
work
opens
new
avenues
robust
emulsion
techniques,
offering
more
approach
improved
control
efficiency.