Polymer Science Faculty Research
Title
Precise Functionalization of Polymers Using CALB-Based Enzymatic Methods
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
Spring 3-16-2014
Abstract
The synthesis of functional polymers with well-defined structure, end-group fidelity and physico-chemical properties useful for biomedical applications has proven challenging. Chemo-enzymatic methods are an alternative strategy to increase the diversity of functional groups in polymeric materials. Specifically, enzyme-catalyzed polymer functionalization carried out under solventless conditions is a great advancement in the design of green processes for biomedical applications, where the toxicity of solvents and catalyst residues need to be considered. Enzymes offer several distinct advantages, including high efficiency, catalyst recyclability, and mild reaction conditions.
Publication Title
Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society
Volume
247
Issue
484-POLY
Recommended Citation
Castano, Marcelo; Seo, Kwang Su; Zheng, Jukuan; Becker, Matthew L.; and Puskas, Judit D., "Precise Functionalization of Polymers Using CALB-Based Enzymatic Methods" (2014). Polymer Science Faculty Research. 833.
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