Abstract
The ring-opening polymerization of 5-methyl-1,3-dioxolane-2,4-dione (lactic O-carboxylic anhydride, LacOCA) using organometallic complexes, including Co(III) complexes with Schiff base ligands, Tin(II) alphatates and Al(III) complexes with Schiff base ligands, was explored. The polymerization was carried out by treatment of the organometallic complexes with LacOCA in toluene under mild conditions. The corresponding poly(lactic acid) was characterized by spectroscopy and thermal analyses, which revealed insight into the structure of the effective catalyst for the polymerization of LacOCA.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 197-202 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Chinese Journal of Polymer Science (English Edition) |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 Jan |
Keywords
- Organometallic
- Poly(lactic acid)
- Ring-opening polymerization
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemical Engineering(all)
- Polymers and Plastics
- Organic Chemistry