External Regulation of Controlled Polymerizations
Polymer chemists, through advances in controlled polymerization techniques and reliable post‐functionalization methods, now have the tools to create materials of almost infinite variety and architecture. Many relevant challenges in materials science, however, require not only functional polymers but...
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Published in | Angewandte Chemie (International ed.) Vol. 52; no. 1; pp. 199 - 210 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Weinheim
WILEY-VCH Verlag
02.01.2013
WILEY‐VCH Verlag Wiley Subscription Services, Inc |
Edition | International ed. in English |
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Summary: | Polymer chemists, through advances in controlled polymerization techniques and reliable post‐functionalization methods, now have the tools to create materials of almost infinite variety and architecture. Many relevant challenges in materials science, however, require not only functional polymers but also on‐demand access to the properties and performance they provide. The power of such temporal and spatial control of polymerization can be found in nature, where the production of proteins, nucleic acids, and polysaccharides helps regulate multicomponent systems and maintain homeostasis. Here we review existing strategies for temporal control of polymerizations through external stimuli including chemical reagents, applied voltage, light, and mechanical force. Recent work illustrates the considerable potential for this emerging field and provides a coherent vision and set of criteria for pursuing future strategies for regulating controlled polymerizations.
So much control: Modern polymer chemists have the tools to create materials of almost infinite variety and architecture. The next frontier in controlled polymerization is external regulation, allowing the reactions to be turned “on” and turned “off” on demand. This temporal control may find significant utility in areas ranging from microelectronics to biomaterials. |
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Bibliography: | National Science Foundation - No. DMR-1121053; No. CHE-0957492 Dow Materials Institute ArticleID:ANIE201206476 istex:BF55119290D8488F9B9A46395732FB8C215D28AF ark:/67375/WNG-D9PCT3PQ-P ObjectType-Article-2 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-3 content type line 23 ObjectType-Review-1 ObjectType-Article-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 |
ISSN: | 1433-7851 1521-3773 |
DOI: | 10.1002/anie.201206476 |