Abstract
The use of the neutral organoactinide complexes Cp* 2AnMe2 (An = Th, U) and the cationic complex [(Et 2N)3U]-[BPh4] for the ROMP of ε-caprolactone and L-lactide is presented. Despite their high oxophilic nature, these complexes show high activity for polymerization, yielding high-molecular-weight polymers with a low molecular weight distribution. In several cases the polymerization proceeds in a living fashion.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 320-322 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Organometallics |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 16 Jan 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |