One-pot synthesis of crystalline polycarbonate- block-polyesters

Chem Commun (Camb). 2024 Nov 25. doi: 10.1039/d4cc05462h. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

We herein describe a simple and efficient one-pot synthesis approach to prepare crystalline polycarbonate-polyester diblock copolymers by copolymerizing tetrachlorophthalic anhydride, CO2, and ethylene oxide using a metal-free catalyst. The block copolymers possess a melting point as high as 169 °C and two distinct glass transition temperatures. It is also possible to control the length and composition of the copolymers, thereby customizing their crystallinity and physical performance.