Published : 2021-01-15

Ring-opening polymerization of γ-butyrolactone and its derivatives: a review

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γ-Butyrolactone (γ-BL) derivatives are reviewed from the point of view of their ability to form polymers by ring-opening polymerization. The thermodynamic limitations for polymerization of γ-BL are discussed. Polymerizability of naturally available unsaturated and synthetic functional γ-BL derivatives enabling postfunctionalization of final polyesters is presented. Homopolymerization of γ-BL derivatives with significant effect of the substituent on the γ-BL ring strain is shown.


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Danko, M., & Mosnáček, J. (2021). Ring-opening polymerization of γ-butyrolactone and its derivatives: a review. Polimery, 62(4), 272-282. https://doi.org/10.14314/polimery.2017.272