Transition Metal-Mediated Living Radical Polymerization toward Precision Functional Polymers via Catalyst Design

  • Sawamoto, Mitsuo (Department of Polymer Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University) ;
  • Ouchi, Makoto (Department of Polymer Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University)
  • Published : 2006.10.13

Abstract

This lecture will present an overview of recent advances in our transition metal-mediated living radical polymerization, particularly focused on catalyst design and precision synthesis of functional polymers. Selected topics will include: (A) Design of Transition Metal Complexes: Evolution of Catalysts (B) New Ruthenium and Iron Catalysts: Active and Versatile (C) Functional Methacrylates for Advanced Functional Polymers (D) Functional Star Polymers: Microgel Cores for Metal Catalysts.

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