Synthesis of Biodegradable Polymers: A Review on the Use of Schiff-Base Metal Complexes as Catalysts for the Ring Opening Polymerization (ROP) of Cyclic Esters

Santoro, Orlando; Zhang, Xin; Redshaw, Carl

Abstract

This review describes the recent advances (from 2008 onwards) in the use of Schiff-base metal complexes as catalysts for the ring opening polymerization (ROP) of cyclic esters. The synthesis and structure of the metal complexes, as well as all aspects concerning the polymerization process and the characteristics of the polymers formed, will be discussed.

Citation

Santoro, O., Zhang, X., & Redshaw, C. (2020). Synthesis of Biodegradable Polymers: A Review on the Use of Schiff-Base Metal Complexes as Catalysts for the Ring Opening Polymerization (ROP) of Cyclic Esters. Catalysts, 10(7), 1-49. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal10070800

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jul 17, 2020
• Online Publication Date: Jul 18, 2020
• Publication Date: 2020-07
• Deposit Date: Jul 22, 2020
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 23, 2020
• Journal: Catalysts
• Print ISSN: 2073-4344
• Publisher: MDPI
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 10
• Issue: 7
• Article Number: 800
• Pages: 1-49
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/catal10070800
• Keywords: Schiff-base; Biodegradable polymers; Polyesters; ROP; Cyclic esters; Lactones
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/3546538
• Publisher URL: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/10/7/800