Li+ Catalyzed Radical Polymerization of Simple Alkenes

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  • J. Michl University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, USA, and Academy of Sciences of Czech Republic, Prague

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The history of the discovery of Li+ catalyzed radical polymerization of simple alkenes is described. Particular attention is paid to the radical polymerization of isobutene, which yields a previously unknown highly branched polymer. Under oxidizing conditions, radical and cationic polymerizations proceed concurrently and yield a separable mixture of branched and linear polyisobutene. The role of serendipity in scientific discovery is pointed out.

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15.11.2008

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Michl, J. (2008). Li+ Catalyzed Radical Polymerization of Simple Alkenes. Chemické Listy, 102(10). Získáno z http://www-.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/1608

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