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Ma C, Wang H, Sun R, Liao X, Han H, Xie M. Polyacetylene-Based Asymmetric Bicyclic Polymer by Blocking-Cyclization Technique. Macromol Rapid Commun 2024; 45:e2300628. [PMID: 38227809 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202300628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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A rare asymmetric bicyclic polymer containing different length of conjugated polyacetylene segments is synthesized by metathesis cyclopolymerization-mediated blocking-cyclization technique. The size of each single ring differs from each other, and the unique cyclic polymer topology is controlled by adjusting the feed ratio of monofunctional monomer to catalyst. The topological difference between linear and bicyclic polymers is confirmed by several techniques, and the visualized morphology of asymmetric bicyclic polymer is directly observed without tedious post-modification process. The photoelectric and thermal properties of polymers are investigated. This work expands the pathway for the derivation of cyclic polymers, and such unique topological structure enriches the diversity of cyclic polymer classes.
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Affiliation(s)
- Cuihong Ma
- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
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Abe M, Kametani Y, Uemura T. Fabrication of Double-Stranded Vinyl Polymers Mediated by Coordination Nanochannels. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:2448-2454. [PMID: 36656961 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c11723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Although double-stranded structures are commonly found in biopolymers, a general and versatile methodology for fabricating double-stranded synthetic polymers has not yet been developed. Here, we report a new approach for synthesizing double-stranded polymers composed of polystyrene and poly(methyl methacrylate). We conducted crosslinking radical polymerization inside a metal-organic framework (MOF), which had one-dimensional channels with diameters similar to the thickness of two polymer chains. Effective spatial constraint within the MOF pores facilitated highly regulated crosslinking reactions between two polymer chains with extended conformations. Remarkably, the obtained double-stranded polymers were soluble in many organic solvents, even at a high crosslinking ratio (20%), unlike conventional crosslinked polymers. Notably, this stable duplex topology, which was inaccessible using previous methods, endowed the double-stranded vinyl polymers with unusual properties in the solution and bulk states. By designing the properties of the MOF nanochannels, the proposed technique can contribute to the development of a wide range of synthetic polymer duplexes.
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- Masahiro Abe
- Department of Advanced Materials Science, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Institute of Engineering Innovation, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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Progress in polymer single-chain based hybrid nanoparticles. Prog Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2022.101593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Chen C, Weil T. Cyclic polymers: synthesis, characteristics, and emerging applications. NANOSCALE HORIZONS 2022; 7:1121-1135. [PMID: 35938292 DOI: 10.1039/d2nh00242f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Cyclic polymers with a ring-like topology and no chain ends are a unique class of macromolecules. In the past several decades, significant advances have been made to prepare these fascinating polymers, which allow for the exploration of their topological effects and potential applications in various fields. In this Review, we first describe representative synthetic strategies for making cyclic polymers and their derivative topological polymers with more complex structures. Second, the unique physical properties and self-assembly behavior of cyclic polymers are discussed by comparing them with their linear analogues. Special attention is paid to highlight how polymeric rings can assemble into hierarchical macromolecular architectures. Subsequently, representative applications of cyclic polymers in different fields such as drug and gene delivery and surface functionalization are presented. Last, we envision the following key challenges and opportunities for cyclic polymers that may attract future attention: large-scale synthesis, efficient purification, programmable folding and assembly, and expansion of applications.
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- Chaojian Chen
- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany.
- Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, USA
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany.
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Ma C, Quan Y, Zhang J, Sun R, Zhao Q, He X, Liao X, Xie M. Efficient Synthesis and Cyclic Molecular Topology of Ultralarge-Sized Bicyclic and Tetracyclic Polymers. Macromolecules 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.1c02368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Cuihong Ma
- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
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Sharma S, Ntetsikas K, Ladelta V, Bhaumik S, Hadjichristidis N. Well-defined cyclic polymer synthesis via an efficient etherification-based bimolecular ring-closure strategy. Polym Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1py01337h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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An alternative method to synthesize well-defined cyclic polymers via combination of anionic polymerization high vacuum techniques and Williamson etherification reaction in moderate dilution and up to 1 g scale.
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- Sandeep Sharma
- Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, KAUST Catalysis Center, Polymer Synthesis Laboratory, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, KAUST Catalysis Center, Polymer Synthesis Laboratory, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, KAUST Catalysis Center, Polymer Synthesis Laboratory, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, KAUST Catalysis Center, Polymer Synthesis Laboratory, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, KAUST Catalysis Center, Polymer Synthesis Laboratory, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
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