Electrochemical Postpolymerization Modification and Deconstruction of Macromolecules

IF 5.2 Q1 POLYMER SCIENCE

ACS Macro Letters Pub Date : 2024-09-25 DOI:10.1021/acsmacrolett.4c00507

Joshua D. Marquez, Sean R. Gitter, Graham C. Gilchrist, Rhys W. Hughes, Brent S. Sumerlin, Austin M. Evans

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Electrolysis is an emerging approach to polymer postpolymerization modification, deconstruction, and depolymerization. Electrochemical reactions are particularly appealing for macromolecular transformations because of their high selectivity, ability to be externally monitored, and intrinsic scalability. Despite these desirable features and the recent resurgent use of small-molecule electrochemical reactions, the development of macromolecular electrolysis has been limited. Herein, we highlight recent examples of polymer transformations driven by heterogeneous redox chemistry. Throughout our exploration of macromolecular electrolysis, we provide our perspective on opportunities for continued investigation in this nascent field. Specifically, we highlight how targeted reaction development through deeper mechanistic insight will expand the scope of materials that can be (de)constructed with electrochemical methods. As this insight is developed, we expect macromolecular electrolysis to emerge as a high-functioning and complementary tool for macromolecular functionalization and deconstruction.

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大分子的电化学后聚合改性和解构

电解是一种新兴的聚合物后聚合改性、解构和解聚方法。电化学反应具有高选择性、外部监控能力和内在可扩展性，因此对大分子转化特别有吸引力。尽管小分子电化学反应具有这些理想的特点，而且最近又重新兴起，但大分子电解的发展仍然有限。在此，我们将重点介绍由异质氧化还原化学驱动的聚合物转化的最新实例。通过对大分子电解的探索，我们提出了在这一新兴领域继续研究的机会。具体来说，我们强调了如何通过更深入的机理研究进行有针对性的反应开发，从而扩大可通过电化学方法（脱）构建的材料范围。随着这种见解的发展，我们预计大分子电解将成为大分子功能化和解构的一种高功能互补工具。

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ACS Macro Letters 化学-

CiteScore

10.40

自引率

3.40%

发文量

209

审稿时长

1 months

期刊介绍： ACS Macro Letters publishes research in all areas of contemporary soft matter science in which macromolecules play a key role, including nanotechnology, self-assembly, supramolecular chemistry, biomaterials, energy generation and storage, and renewable/sustainable materials. Submissions to ACS Macro Letters should justify clearly the rapid disclosure of the key elements of the study. The scope of the journal includes high-impact research of broad interest in all areas of polymer science and engineering, including cross-disciplinary research that interfaces with polymer science. With the launch of ACS Macro Letters, all Communications that were formerly published in Macromolecules and Biomacromolecules will be published as Letters in ACS Macro Letters.