Cationic macromolecular design using non(homo) polymerizable monomers

摘要

The last half decade's development in the cationic macromolecular using non(homo)polymerizable monomers is reviewed. This process involes the intermediate capping reaction of living polyisobutylene with non(homo)polymerizable monomers, such as 1,1-diphenylethylethylene derivatives or 2-alkylfurans. Kinetic and mechanistic aspects of this capping reaction is discussed, and an overview of capping and coupling reactions is presented as advanced tools for the cationic design of macromolecular structures and properties. Examples are given for the synthesis of functional polymers, block copolymers, star-block copolymers, and macromonomers.