Longfei Zhang, Ziye Ren, Kai Chen, Huanyu Lei, Zhao Wang
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Mechanoredox Catalyzed Cationic RAFT Polymerization via Perfluorinated Anion Assistance for High-Molecular-Weight Polymers
External-field-regulated cationic reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization provides a promising strategy for the precise synthesis of macromolecules. However, achieving high-molecular-weight poly(vinyl ether)s (PVEs) under mild conditions remains challenging due to premature chain termination. In this work, we report a perfluorinated anion-assisted strategy that facilitates mechanochemical cationic RAFT (mechano-cRAFT) polymerization of vinyl ethers under solvent-minimized conditions. The resulting PVEs achieve number average molecular weights exceeding 170 kDa, with high chain-end fidelity for efficient chain-extension. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations revealed enhanced interactions between cationic chain terminals and perfluorinated counterions, which stabilizes propagating species and suppresses chain termination. This methodology offers a robust platform for the synthesis of well-defined PVEs with high-molecular-weight under mild conditions.
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Polymer Chemistry welcomes submissions in all areas of polymer science that have a strong focus on macromolecular chemistry. Manuscripts may cover a broad range of fields, yet no direct application focus is required.