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Strasser P, Montsch B, Weiss S, Sami H, Kugler C, Hager S, Schueffl H, Mader R, Brüggemann O, Kowol CR, Ogris M, Heffeter P, Teasdale I. Degradable Bottlebrush Polypeptides and the Impact of their Architecture on Cell Uptake, Pharmacokinetics, and Biodistribution In Vivo. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2300767. [PMID: 36843221 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
Abstract
Bottlebrush polymers are highly promising as unimolecular nanomedicines due to their unique control over the critical parameters of size, shape and chemical function. However, since they are prepared from biopersistent carbon backbones, most known bottlebrush polymers are non-degradable and thus unsuitable for systemic therapeutic administration. Herein, we report the design and synthesis of novel poly(organo)phosphazene-g-poly(α-glutamate) (PPz-g-PGA) bottlebrush polymers with exceptional control over their structure and molecular dimensions (Dh ≈ 15-50 nm). These single macromolecules show outstanding aqueous solubility, ultra-high multivalency and biodegradability, making them ideal as nanomedicines. While well-established in polymer therapeutics, it has hitherto not been possible to prepare defined single macromolecules of PGA in these nanosized dimensions. A direct correlation was observed between the macromolecular dimensions of the bottlebrush polymers and their intracellular uptake in CT26 colon cancer cells. Furthermore, the bottlebrush macromolecular structure visibly enhanced the pharmacokinetics by reducing renal clearance and extending plasma half-lives. Real-time analysis of the biodistribution dynamics showed architecture-driven organ distribution and enhanced tumor accumulation. This work, therefore, introduces a robust, controlled synthesis route to bottlebrush polypeptides, overcoming limitations of current polymer-based nanomedicines and, in doing so, offers valuable insights into the influence of architecture on the in vivo performance of nanomedicines.
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- Paul Strasser
- Institute of Polymer Chemistry, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Linz, 4040, Austria
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- Center for Cancer Research and Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University Vienna, Vienna, 1090, Austria
- Research Cluster "Translational Cancer Therapy Research", University of Vienna, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Laboratory of Macromolecular Cancer Therapeutics (MMCT), Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Vienna, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Laboratory of Macromolecular Cancer Therapeutics (MMCT), Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Vienna, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Laboratory of Macromolecular Cancer Therapeutics (MMCT), Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Vienna, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Center for Cancer Research and Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University Vienna, Vienna, 1090, Austria
- Department of Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Center for Cancer Research and Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University Vienna, Vienna, 1090, Austria
- Research Cluster "Translational Cancer Therapy Research", University of Vienna, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Department of Medicine I, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Linz, 4040, Austria
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- Research Cluster "Translational Cancer Therapy Research", University of Vienna, Vienna, 1090, Austria
- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Laboratory of Macromolecular Cancer Therapeutics (MMCT), Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Vienna, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Center for Cancer Research and Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University Vienna, Vienna, 1090, Austria
- Research Cluster "Translational Cancer Therapy Research", University of Vienna, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Linz, 4040, Austria
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Ahmad M, Nawaz T, Hussain I, Chen X, Imran M, Hussain R, Assiri MA, Ali S, Wu Z. Phosphazene Cyclomatrix Network-Based Polymer: Chemistry, Synthesis, and Applications. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:28694-28707. [PMID: 36033672 PMCID: PMC9404196 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c01573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Polyphosphazenes are an inorganic molecular hybrid family with multifunctional properties due to their wide range of organic substitutes. This review intends to propose the basics of the synthetic chemistry of polyphosphazene, describing for researchers outside the field the basic knowledge required to design and prepare polyphosphazenes with desired properties. A special emphasis is placed on recent advances in chemical synthesis, which allow not only the synthesis of polyphosphazenes with controlled molecular weights and polydispersities but also the synthesis of novel branched designs and block copolymers. We also investigated the synthesis of polyphosphazenes using various functional materials. This review aims to assist researchers in synthesizing their specific polyphosphazene material with unique property combinations, with the hope of stimulating further research and even more innovative applications for these highly interesting multifaceted materials.
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- Muhammad Ahmad
- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, City University
of Hong Kong, Kowloon
Tong, Hong Kong
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- Department
of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, City University
of Hong Kong, Kowloon
Tong, Hong Kong
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, City University
of Hong Kong, Kowloon
Tong, Hong Kong
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- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Khalid
University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
- Research
Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, P. O. Box 9004, Abha 61514, Saudi Arabia
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- Division
of Science and Technology, University of
Education, Lahore 54770, Pakistan
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- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Khalid
University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
- Research
Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, P. O. Box 9004, Abha 61514, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Environment and Civil Engineering, Dongguan
University of Technology, Dongguan 523808, P. R. China
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- State
Key
Laboratory of Organic−Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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Strasser P, Plavcan O, Ajvazi E, Henke H, Brüggemann O, Teasdale I. Hetero and homo α,ω-chain-end functionalized polyphosphazenes. JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE 2022; 60:2000-2007. [PMID: 35915665 PMCID: PMC9325445 DOI: 10.1002/pol.20220066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
Abstract
The control of chain-ends is fundamental in modern macromolecular chemistry for directed one-to-one bioconjugation and the synthesis of advanced architectures such as block copolymers or bottlebrush polymers and the preparation of advanced soft materials. Polyphosphazenes are of growing importance as elastomers, biodegradable materials and in biomedical drug delivery due to their synthetic versatility. While controlled polymerization methods have been known for some time, controlling both chain-ends with high fidelity has proven difficult. We demonstrate a robust synthetic route to hetero and homo α,ω-chain-end functionalized polyphosphazenes via end-capping with easily accessible, functionalized triphenylphosphine-based phosphoranimines. A versatile thiol-ene "click"-reaction approach then allows for subsequent conversion of the end-capped polymers with various functional groups. Finally, we demonstrate the utility of this system to prepare gels based on homo α,ω-chain-end functionalized polyphosphazenes. This development will enhance their progress in various applications, particularly in soft materials and as degradable polymers.
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- Paul Strasser
- Institute of Polymer ChemistryJohannes Kepler University LinzLinzAustria
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- Institute of Polymer ChemistryJohannes Kepler University LinzLinzAustria
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- Institute of Polymer ChemistryJohannes Kepler University LinzLinzAustria
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- Institute of Polymer ChemistryJohannes Kepler University LinzLinzAustria
- Centre for Additive ManufacturingUniversity of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus, Wollaton RoadNottingham, NG8 1BBUK
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- Institute of Polymer ChemistryJohannes Kepler University LinzLinzAustria
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- Institute of Polymer ChemistryJohannes Kepler University LinzLinzAustria
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Chen F, Teniola OR, Laurencin CT. Biodegradable Polyphosphazenes for Regenerative Engineering. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH 2022; 37:1417-1428. [PMID: 36203785 PMCID: PMC9531846 DOI: 10.1557/s43578-022-00551-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Regenerative engineering is a field that seeks to regenerate complex tissues and biological systems, rather than simply restore and repair individual tissues or organs. Since the first introduction of regenerative engineering in 2012, numerous research has been devoted to the development of this field. Biodegradable polymers such as polyphosphazenes in particular have drawn significant interest as regenerative engineering materials for their synthetic flexibility in designing into materials with a wide range of mechanical properties, degradation rates, and chemical functionality. These polyphosphazenes can go through complete hydrolytic degradation and provide harmlessly and pH neutral buffering degradation products such as phosphates and ammonia, which is crucial for reducing inflammation in vivo. Here, we discuss the current accomplishments of polyphosphazene, different methods for synthesizing them, and their applications in tissue regeneration such as bones, nerves, and elastic tissues.
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- Feiyang Chen
- Connecticut Convergence Institute for Translation in Regenerative Engineering, UConn Health, Farmington, Connecticut
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- Connecticut Convergence Institute for Translation in Regenerative Engineering, UConn Health, Farmington, Connecticut
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
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- Connecticut Convergence Institute for Translation in Regenerative Engineering, UConn Health, Farmington, Connecticut
- Raymond and Beverly Sackler Center for Biomedical, Biological, Physical and Engineering Sciences, UConn Health, Farmington, Connecticut
- Connecticut Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
- Connecticut Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UConn Health, Farmington, Connecticut
- Institute of Materials Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
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Fritz M, Maser L, Ringler B, von Hänisch C, Langer R. Small Chains of Main Group Elements by BH
3
Adduct Formation of
t
Bu
2
E‐N(H)‐E
t
Bu
2
(E = P, As). Z Anorg Allg Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/zaac.202000034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Maximilian Fritz
- Department Chemistry Philipps‐Universität Marburg Hans‐Meerwein‐Str. 35032 Marburg Germany
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- Institute of Chemistry, Natural Science Faculty II Martin‐Luther‐Universität Halle‐Wittenberg Kurt‐Mothes‐Str. 2 06120 Halle/S. Germany
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- Department Chemistry Philipps‐Universität Marburg Hans‐Meerwein‐Str. 35032 Marburg Germany
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- Department Chemistry Philipps‐Universität Marburg Hans‐Meerwein‐Str. 35032 Marburg Germany
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- Department Chemistry Philipps‐Universität Marburg Hans‐Meerwein‐Str. 35032 Marburg Germany
- Institute of Chemistry, Natural Science Faculty II Martin‐Luther‐Universität Halle‐Wittenberg Kurt‐Mothes‐Str. 2 06120 Halle/S. Germany
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Carriedo GA, de la Campa R, Soto AP. Polyphosphazenes - Synthetically Versatile Block Copolymers (“Multi-Tool”) for Self-Assembly. Eur J Inorg Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/ejic.201800126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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- Gabino A. Carriedo
- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry; Facultad de Química; Universidad de Oviedo; Julián Clavería s/n 33006 Oviedo Spain
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- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry; Facultad de Química; Universidad de Oviedo; Julián Clavería s/n 33006 Oviedo Spain
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- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry; Facultad de Química; Universidad de Oviedo; Julián Clavería s/n 33006 Oviedo Spain
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Linhardt A, König M, Iturmendi A, Henke H, Brüggemann O, Teasdale I. Degradable, Dendritic Polyols on a Branched Polyphosphazene Backbone. Ind Eng Chem Res 2018; 57:3602-3609. [PMID: 29568158 PMCID: PMC5857928 DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.7b05301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2017] [Revised: 02/16/2018] [Accepted: 02/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
Herein, we present the design, synthesis, and characterization of fully degradable, hybrid, star-branched dendritic polyols. First multiarmed polyphosphazenes were prepared as a star-branched scaffold which upon functionalization produced globular branched hydroxyl-functionalized polymers with over 1700 peripheral functional end groups. These polyols with unique branched architectures could be prepared with controlled molecular weights and relatively narrow dispersities. Furthermore, the polymers are shown to undergo hydrolytic degradation to low molecular weight degradation products, the rate of which could be controlled through postpolymerization functionalization of the phosphazene backbone.
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- Anne Linhardt
- Institute of Polymer Chemistry, Johannes
Kepler University Linz (JKU), Altenberger Straße 69, A-4040 Linz, Austria
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry, Johannes
Kepler University Linz (JKU), Altenberger Straße 69, A-4040 Linz, Austria
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry, Johannes
Kepler University Linz (JKU), Altenberger Straße 69, A-4040 Linz, Austria
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry, Johannes
Kepler University Linz (JKU), Altenberger Straße 69, A-4040 Linz, Austria
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry, Johannes
Kepler University Linz (JKU), Altenberger Straße 69, A-4040 Linz, Austria
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry, Johannes
Kepler University Linz (JKU), Altenberger Straße 69, A-4040 Linz, Austria
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Ayhan O, Riensch NA, Glasmacher C, Helten H. Cyclolinear Oligo- and Poly(iminoborane)s: The Missing Link in Inorganic Main-Group Macromolecular Chemistry. Chemistry 2018; 24:5883-5894. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.201705913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Ozan Ayhan
- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry; RWTH Aachen University; Landoltweg 1 52056 Aachen Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry; RWTH Aachen University; Landoltweg 1 52056 Aachen Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry; RWTH Aachen University; Landoltweg 1 52056 Aachen Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry; RWTH Aachen University; Landoltweg 1 52056 Aachen Germany
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Khan RU, Wang L, Yu H, Zain-ul-Abdin, Akram M, Wu J, Haroon M, Ullah RS, Deng Z, Xia X. Recent progress in the synthesis of poly(organo)phosphazenes and their applications in tissue engineering and drug delivery. RUSSIAN CHEMICAL REVIEWS 2018. [DOI: 10.1070/rcr4757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Henke H, Brüggemann O, Teasdale I. Branched Macromolecular Architectures for Degradable, Multifunctional Phosphorus-Based Polymers. Macromol Rapid Commun 2017; 38. [DOI: 10.1002/marc.201600644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2016] [Revised: 11/10/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Helena Henke
- Institute of Polymer Chemistry; Johannes Kepler University Linz; Altenberger Straße 69 4040 Linz Austria
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry; Johannes Kepler University Linz; Altenberger Straße 69 4040 Linz Austria
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry; Johannes Kepler University Linz; Altenberger Straße 69 4040 Linz Austria
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Rothemund S, Teasdale I. Preparation of polyphosphazenes: a tutorial review. Chem Soc Rev 2016; 45:5200-15. [PMID: 27314867 PMCID: PMC5048340 DOI: 10.1039/c6cs00340k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 143] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2016] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
Abstract
Poly(organo)phosphazenes are a family of inorganic molecular hybrid polymers with very diverse properties due to the vast array of organic substituents possible. This tutorial review aims to introduce the basics of the synthetic chemistry of polyphosphazenes, detailing for readers outside the field the essential knowledge required to design and prepare polyphosphazenes with desired properties. A particular focus is given to some of the recent advances in their chemical synthesis which allows not only the preparation of polyphosphazenes with controlled molecular weights and polydispersities, but also novel branched architectures and block copolymers. We also discuss the preparation of supramolecular structures, bioconjugates and in situ forming gels from this diverse family of functional materials. This tutorial review aims to equip the reader to prepare defined polyphosphazenes with unique property combinations and in doing so we hope to stimulate further research and yet more innovative applications for these highly interesting multifaceted materials.
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- Sandra Rothemund
- NanoScience Technology Center , University of Central Florida , 12424 Research Parkway Suite 400 , Orlando , FL 32826 , USA
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry , Johannes Kepler University , Altenberger Strasse 69 , 4040 Linz , Austria .
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Henke H, Posch S, Brüggemann O, Teasdale I. Polyphosphazene Based Star-Branched and Dendritic Molecular Brushes. Macromol Rapid Commun 2016; 37:769-74. [PMID: 27027404 PMCID: PMC4907350 DOI: 10.1002/marc.201600057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2016] [Revised: 02/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
A new synthetic procedure is described for the preparation of poly(organo)phosphazenes with star-branched and star dendritic molecular brush type structures, thus describing the first time it has been possible to prepare controlled, highly branched architectures for this type of polymer. Furthermore, as a result of the extremely high-arm density generated by the phosphazene repeat unit, the second-generation structures represent quite unique architectures for any type of polymer. Using two relativity straight forward iterative syntheses it is possible to prepare globular highly branched polymers with up to 30 000 functional end groups, while keeping relatively narrow polydispersities (1.2-1.6). Phosphine mediated polymerization of chlorophosphoranimine is first used to prepare three-arm star polymers. Subsequent substitution with diphenylphosphine moieties gives poly(organo)phosphazenes to function as multifunctional macroinitiators for the growth of a second generation of polyphosphazene arms. Macrosubstitution with Jeffamine oligomers gives a series of large, water soluble branched macromolecules with high-arm density and hydrodynamic diameters between 10 and 70 nm.
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- Helena Henke
- Institute of Polymer Chemistry Johannes Kepler University Linz Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz, Austria
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- Department of Applied Experimental Biophysics Institute of
Biophysics Johannes Kepler University Linz Gruberstraße 40, 4020
Linz, Austria
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry Johannes Kepler University Linz
Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz, Austria
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry Johannes Kepler University Linz
Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz, Austria
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Wilfert S, Henke H, Schoefberger W, Brüggemann O, Teasdale I. Chain-end-functionalized polyphosphazenes via a one-pot phosphine-mediated living polymerization. Macromol Rapid Commun 2014; 35:1135-41. [PMID: 24700544 PMCID: PMC4115175 DOI: 10.1002/marc.201400114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2014] [Revised: 03/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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A simple polymerization of trichlorophosphoranimine (Cl3 P = N-SiMe3 ) mediated by functionalized triphenylphosphines is presented. In situ initiator formation and the subsequent polymerization progress are investigated by (31) P NMR spectroscopy, demonstrating a living cationic polymerization mechanism. The polymer chain lengths and molecular weights of the resulting substituted poly(organo)phosphazenes are further studied by (1) H NMR spectroscopy and size exclusion chromatography. This strategy facilitates the preparation of polyphosphazenes with controlled molecular weights and specific functional groups at the α-chain end. Such well-defined, mono-end-functionalized polymers have great potential use in bioconjugation, surface modification, and as building blocks for complex macromolecular constructs.
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- Sandra Wilfert
- Institute of Polymer Chemistry, Johannes Kepler University LinzWelser Straße 42, Leonding, A-4060, Austria
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry, Johannes Kepler University LinzWelser Straße 42, Leonding, A-4060, Austria
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, Johannes Kepler University LinzAltenberger Straße 69, Linz, A-4040, Austria
- Faculty of Science, University of South BohemiaBranisˇovská 31, Cˇeské Budeˇjovice, 370 05, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry, Johannes Kepler University LinzWelser Straße 42, Leonding, A-4060, Austria
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry, Johannes Kepler University LinzWelser Straße 42, Leonding, A-4060, Austria
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Kong J, Schmalz T, Motz G, Müller AHE. Novel Hyperbranched Ferrocene-Containing Poly(boro)carbosilanes Synthesized via a Convenient “A2 + B3” Approach. Macromolecules 2011. [DOI: 10.1021/ma1029086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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- Jie Kong
- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an 710072, P. R. China
- Macromolecular Chemistry II, University of Bayreuth, D-95440 Bayreuth, Germany
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- Ceramic Materials Engineering, University of Bayreuth, D-95440 Bayreuth, Germany
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- Ceramic Materials Engineering, University of Bayreuth, D-95440 Bayreuth, Germany
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- Macromolecular Chemistry II, University of Bayreuth, D-95440 Bayreuth, Germany
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Huynh K, Chun CP, Lough AJ, Manners I. Donor-stabilised cations, phosphinamide anions, and unusual oxidative cyclisation products from halogenated phosphoranimines and phosphinimines with a bulky 2,4,6-tri-tert-butylphenyl substituent at nitrogen. Dalton Trans 2011; 40:10576-84. [DOI: 10.1039/c1dt10641d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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