Understanding reaction mechanisms in sustainable polymerisation catalysis

Thesis

This thesis investigates new heterodinuclear catalysts for the ring opening copolymerisation (ROCOP) of epoxides with CO₂ or with anhydrides. In particular, this thesis focuses on elucidating the polymerisation mechanisms using structure-performance relationships to facilitate rational future catalyst and process design.

Chapter One reviews the key developments in the field of ring opening copolymerisation catalysis with a particular focus on prior mechanis...

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Authors: Eisenhardt, KHS

• DOI: 10.5287/ora-qar5zmzan
• Type of award: DPhil
• Level of award: Doctoral
• Awarding institution: University of Oxford
• Language: English
• Keywords: polymerisation catalysis; mechanistic investigation; kinetics; CO2 utilisation
• Subjects: Homogeneous catalysis; Polymerization