Star-Polymer-Catalyzed Living Radical Polymerization: Microgel-Core Reaction Vessel by Tandem Catalyst Interchange

摘要

The design and functionalization of reaction space around catalytic centers may promote catalysis. With their unique three-dimensional globular structures, microgel-core star polymers are intriguing as scaffolds that enclose catalysts: the central core is not only compartmentalized by linear-arm polymers but is also locally heterogeneous (cross-linked network), while the molecule as a whole is completely homogeneous and soluble through its soluble surrounding arms. Given these features, core-functionalized star polymers have been developed as a new type of macromolec-ularly supported catalysts with a unique reaction space.