Orthogonal non-covalent functionalization of block copolymers using molecular self assembly

ORGN 275

Kamlesh P. Nair, gtg205n@mail.gatech.edu, Joel M. Pollino, joel.pollino@chemistry.gatech.edu, and Marcus Weck, marcus.weck@chemistry.gatech.edu. School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332-0400
A new methodology combining a highly controlled polymerization route (ROMP) and non-covalent functionalization using molecular self assembly, allows for the synthesis of highly functionalized polymers with precise control over the molecular architecture.

The synthesis of functionalized block copolymers having both hydrogen bonding and metal coordination recognition sites, is achieved via ROMP using Grubbs first generation catalysts.

These copolymers are then functionalized using either one or both interactions simultaneously, to yield a large variety of functionally varied copolymers. The hydrogen bonding and metal coordination interactions were found to be independent of each other, while being in the same system.

 

Molecular Recognition and Self-Assembly
8:00 AM-12:00 PM, Tuesday, 28 March 2006 Georgia World Congress Center -- C302, Oral

Division of Organic Chemistry

The 231st ACS National Meeting, Atlanta, GA, March 26-30, 2006