Facile preparation of a novel nickel-containing metallopolymer via RAFT polymerization.

ABSTRACT: While the metallocene polymers were comprehensively studied, other metallopolymers are rarely explored. The major challenge is the lack of a synthetic platform for the preparation of metal coordinated derivatives, monomers, and polymers. Therefore, the development of a facile synthesis of new metal coordinated monomers and polymers is critically needed. A novel successfully synthesized methacrylate-containing nickel complex is reported in this communication. Controlled RAFT polymerizations are further carried out to prepare a series of side-chain nickel containing polymers with different molecular weight and narrow Polydispersity Index (PDI). This new metallopolymer performs specific electrochemical and excellent thermal properties. This study provides a novel and convenient strategy to pr

SUBMITTER: Ren R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5812193 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature