Active Learning Guided Optimization of Frontal Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization via Alkylidene Modification

IF 5.1 Q1 POLYMER SCIENCE

ACS Macro Letters Pub Date : 2025-04-11 DOI:10.1021/acsmacrolett.5c00136

Ignacio Arretche, Jacob J. Lessard, Parmeet Kaur, Mya G. Mills, Abbie J. Kim, Hannah J. Liu, Julian C. Cooper, Randy H. Ewoldt, Jeffrey S. Moore, Sameh Tawfick

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Abstract

Frontal ring-opening metathesis polymerization (FROMP) offers an energy-efficient method for manufacturing high-performance thermoset resins. However, the background reaction attributed to ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) results in a complex trade-off between the resin shelf life─necessary for practical manufacturability─and the front velocity. Here, we study the influence of alkylidene ligand selection in Grubbs’ second-generation Ru-initiators on the kinetics of FROMP and background ROMP. We reveal that ligand identity differentially affects FROMP and background ROMP reactivity, enabling tunable control over pot life and front speed. Leveraging this insight, we use active learning with multiobjective Bayesian optimization to efficiently explore the FROMP resin design space and identify superior resin formulations. This work advances the rational design of FROMP resins, expanding the range of accessible formulations and accelerating the discovery of high-performance materials for energy-efficient manufacturing applications.

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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.