Main-Chain Calixarene Polymers: Conformational Effects on Polymerization

TitleMain-Chain Calixarene Polymers: Conformational Effects on Polymerization
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2006
AuthorsYang, Y, Swager, TM
JournalMacromolecules
Volume39
Pagination2013–2015
Date Publishedmar
ISSN0024-9297
Keywordsmain chain calixarene polymer polymn conformational effect
Abstract

We have synthesized high-mol.-wt. main-chain calixarene homopolymers via linkages on lower rims. We have found that the calixarene conformation has a profound influence on the polymn. Our synthetic methodol. can be applied to the polymns. of other sterically demanding and conformationally flexible monomers. Main-chain calixarene polymers linked through the lower rims present new opportunities to create efficient sepns., and materials for sensing and actuation, as a result of their dynamic receptor properties. [on SciFinder(R)]

URLhttp://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/ma052630x
DOI10.1021/ma052630x