Cationic polymerization of isobutylene at room temperature

Kostjuk SV, Yeong HY, Voit B (2013)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2013

Journal

Journal of Polymer Science Part A-Polymer Chemistry Wiley-Blackwell

Book Volume: 51

Pages Range: 471-486

Journal Issue: 3

DOI: 10.1002/pola.26423

Abstract

This review highlights recent approaches toward polyisobutylene (PIB) by an energy efficient room temperature cationic polymerization. Special focus is laid on our own work using modified Lewis acids and nitrile-ligated metal complexes associated with weakly coordinating anions. In both cases, suitable conditions have been found for efficient production of PIB characterized by medium to low molar masses and a high content of exo double bonds as end groups - the typical features of highly reactive PIB, an important commercial intermediate toward oil and gasoline additives. These and other approaches demonstrate that the cationic polymerization of isobutylene is still not fully explored, and new innovative catalyst systems can lead to surprising results of high commercial interest. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Involved external institutions

Belarusian State University BY Belarus (BY) Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e. V. DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Kostjuk, S.V., Yeong, H.Y., & Voit, B. (2013). Cationic polymerization of isobutylene at room temperature. Journal of Polymer Science Part A-Polymer Chemistry, 51(3), 471-486. https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pola.26423

MLA:

Kostjuk, Sergei V., Hui Yee Yeong, and Brigitte Voit. "Cationic polymerization of isobutylene at room temperature." Journal of Polymer Science Part A-Polymer Chemistry 51.3 (2013): 471-486.

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