Abstract:The polymerization of vinyl monomers with achiral carbon center forms polymers with different spatial arrangements resulting in products with a different set of mechanical and thermal properties. Therefore, control of the tacticity (stereochemistry) is of major importance for controlling the polymer properties. It is possible to manipulate the polymer stereoregularity through the application of appropriate synthetic protocols. However, the polymers obtained using these protocols are not perfect, and thereby, i… Show more
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