Seleno-containing poly(vinyl acetate) prepared by diselenocarbonates-mediated controlled free radical polymerizations

Organoselenium chemistry-based polymer synthesis

Novel synthesis of selenium containing polymers with pre-determined structures and applications thereof.

Polyselenoureas via Multicomponent Polymerizations Using Elemental Selenium as Monomer

Multicomponent polymerizations (MCPs) have emerged as a powerful tool in the synthesis of advanced, sequence-regulated polymers based on their mild reaction conditions, ease of use, and high atom economy. Herein, we exploit MCP methodology to introduce elemental selenium into a polymer chain, accessing a unique polymer class,i.e., polyselenoureas. These polyselenoureas can be synthesized from a broad range of commercially available starting materials, in a simple ambient temperature one-step procedure. The incorporation of selenium directly into the polymer backbone provides a unique handle for polymer characterization based on the distinctive isotope profiles exposed by high-resolution mass spectrometry, along with diagnostic signals observed in infrared and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopies. In addition, diffusion ordered spectroscopy provides access to hydrodynamic diameter information on the generated unique polymer class.

Selenium borohydride reaction as a versatile platform for the straightforward preparation of selenide-containing topological polymers

A simple and versatile method for preparing selenide-containing polymers with desired topologies is established based on the reaction of a selenide-functionalized borohydride exchange resin with end-functionalized polymers.

Facile synthesis of well-defined redox responsive diselenide-labeled polymers via organoselenium-mediated CRP and aminolysis

A protocol for introducing the redox responsive Se–Se bond into well-defined polymer backbones was developed.

Diselenide mediated controlled radical polymerization under visible light irradiation: mechanism investigation and α,ω-ditelechelic polymers

The radical polymerization of styrene was investigated in the presence of five diaryl diselenide compounds with different groups on the benzene ring under visible light irradiation.