Synthesis of functional and architectural polyethers via the anionic ring-opening polymerization of epoxide monomers using a phosphazene base catalyst

This focused review provides an overview of our recent work and related research regarding the precise anionic ring-opening polymerization (AROP) of substituted epoxides, including alkylene oxides, glycidyl ethers, and glycidyl amines, using t-Bu-P-4 as the phosphazene base catalyst to produce functional polyethers, such as homopolymers, block copolymers (BCPs), and topologically unique polymers. First, the fundamental aspects and applicable monomer scope of the t-Bu-P-4-catalyzed AROP are discussed. Subsequently, the applications of the AROP system for synthesizing functional materials and architectural polymers are presented.

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This focused review provides an overview of recent work and related research on the precise anionic ring-opening polymerization (AROP) of substituted epoxides using t-Bu-P-4 as the phosphazene base catalyst to produce functional polyethers. The fundamental aspects and applicable monomer scope of the t-Bu-P-4-catalyzed AROP are discussed, followed by applications of the AROP system for synthesizing functional materials and architectural polymers.