Photoinduced Controlled/Living Polymerizations

Cansu Aydogan, Gorkem Yilmaz, Ataulla Shegiwal, David M. Haddleton*, Yusuf Yagci*

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Abstract

The application of photochemistry in polymer synthesis is of interest due to the unique possibilities offered compared to thermochemistry, including topological and temporal control, rapid polymerization, sustainable low-energy processes, and environmentally benign features leading to established and emerging applications in adhesives, coatings, adaptive manufacturing, etc. In particular, the utilization of photochemistry in controlled/living polymerizations often offers the capability for precise control over the macromolecular structure and chain length in addition to the associated advantages of photochemistry. Herein, the latest developments in photocontrolled living radical and cationic polymerizations and their combinations for application in polymer syntheses are discussed. This Review summarizes and highlights recent studies in the emerging area of photoinduced controlled/living polymerizations. A discussion of mechanistic details highlights differences as well as parallels between different systems for different polymerization methods and monomer applicability.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere202117377
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume61
Issue number23
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Jun 2022

Bibliographical note

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Funding

C.A. is grateful for the financial support from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK, BIDEB‐2219 International Postdoctoral Research Scholarship Program). We would like to acknowledge the financial support from The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (Project Number: 120C121) and Istanbul Technical University Research Fund.

FundersFunder number
TUBITAK
Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştirma Kurumu120C121
Istanbul Teknik Üniversitesi

    Keywords

    • Cationic Polymerization
    • Free-Radical Polymerization
    • Mechanistic Transformations
    • Photoinduced Controlled Living Polymerization

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