Synthesis and post-polymerization modification of maleimide-containing polymers by 'thiol-ene' click and Diels-Alder chemistries

Daniel J. Hall, Helene M. Van Den Berghe, Andrew P. Dove

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Abstract

This mini-review provides an introduction to the key work in the area of synthesis and post-polymerization functionalization of maleimide-functional polymers. The versatility and utility of the maleimide group in the efficient functionalization of polymers by both 'thiol-ene' Michael addition and Diels-Alder cycloaddition chemistries are highlighted.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1149-1157
Number of pages9
JournalPolymer International
Volume60
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Click
  • Diels-Alder
  • Maleimide
  • Post-polymerization modification
  • Thiol-ene

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