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Ring-Opening Polymerization of ε-Caprolactone with Anhydrous Iron (III) Chloride as Catalyst

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A green and nontoxic ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of ε-caprolactone (CL) with appreciably high molecular weight (Mn), low dispersity (PDI), and high conversion was achieved using FeCl3 as a catalyst and Benzyl alcohol as an initiator in solvents at ambient temperature. Effects of Fe compounds, solvents, reaction temperature, catalyst concentration, and monomer concentration were investigated. The kinetic experiments reveal the controlled nature of using FeCl3 as a catalyst.

Source: Diffusion and defect data, solid state data. Part B, Solid state phenomena/Solid state phenomena

DOI: 10.4028/p-za6sse

Author: Jin Bo Zhang

Institution: Qingdao University of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4405579786

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