Cyclodextrin-Initiated Polymerization of Cyclic Esters in Bulk: Formation of Polyester-Tethered Cyclodextrins

摘要

A series of CDs were found to initiate the polymerization of cyclic esters selectively without any cocatalysts and cosolvents. The products are polyesters with CD at the end of the chain. Detailed investigation of the polymerization mechanism is now under way using various CD derivatives. This study should contribute to the development of environmentally benign polymers and catalysts using CDs.