Synthesis of Block Copolymers Utilizing Alkoxycarbonylation or Aminocarbonylation of Growing Chain End in Pd-Catalyzed Living Polymerization of Olefins

Abstract

Front Cover: Alkoxycarbonylation or aminocarbonylation of living polyolefin, produced by diimine Pd catalysts, allows direct linking of the polyolefin with end-functionalized polymers. It also enables the introduction of initiating group for radical polymerization to the terminal of the living polyolefin and the synthesis of block copolymers of olefin and non-olefin monomers. More details can be found in article 2400358 by Daisuke Takeuchi and co-workers.