Designing High-Value Phosphonate-Functional Polymers with Visible-Light-Driven Postpolymerization (IMAGE)

Institute of Science Tokyo

Designing High-Value Phosphonate-Functional Polymers with Visible-Light-Driven Postpolymerization

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A postfunctionalization strategy using blue LED light and an organophotoredox catalyst generates carbocation intermediates on polymer chains, enabling the incorporation of phosphonate esters. This sustainable approach transforms common polymers into high-value materials with enhanced fire resistance and temperature responsiveness.

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Institute of Science Tokyo

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