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Stereoregular poly(cyclohexene carbonate)s: Unique crystallization behavior

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An example of crystalline CO2-based polymer from the asymmetric alternating copolymerization of CO2 and cyclohexene oxide is reported. Isotacticity of poly(cyclohexene carbonate) (PCHC) has the critical influence on the crystallinity, and only copolymers with a isotacticity of more than 90% are crystallizable. The stereoregular PCHC is a typical semi-crystalline thermoplastic, and possesses a high melting point (T m) of 215–230°C and a decomposition temperature of ca. 310°C. The spherulitic morphology of (R)-PCHC grows in a clockwise spiral from a center, and that of (S)-PCHC is a counterclockwise spiral, while the stereocomplex of (S)-PCHC/(R)-PCHC (1/1 mass ratio) presents lath-like dendritic crystal. The novel crystalline CO2-based polycarbonate represents a rare example of optically active polymers with unique crystallization behavior. Our findings reflect the critical influence of stereoregularity on the crystallization for this kind of polymeric materials, and may lead to developments of thermal-resistance CO2 copolymers for application in engineering thermoplastics.

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  1. State key laboratory of fine chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China

    Guang-peng Wu, **ao-bing Lu  (吕小兵) & Wei-min Ren

  2. State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Bei**g University of Chemical Technology, Bei**g, 100029, China

    Shi-dong Jiang & Shou-ke Yan  (闫寿科)

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This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 21134002 and 21104003) and National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program: 2009CB825300).

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Wu, Gp., Jiang, Sd., Lu, Xb. et al. Stereoregular poly(cyclohexene carbonate)s: Unique crystallization behavior. Chin J Polym Sci 30, 487–492 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10118-012-1171-x

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