Poly(cyclosilane) Postpolymerization Hydrosilylation
Journal Article
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· Macromolecules
- Johns Hopkins Univ., Baltimore, MD (United States); Johns Hopkins University
- Johns Hopkins Univ., Baltimore, MD (United States)
- Ames Lab., and Iowa State Univ., Ames, IA (United States)
Postpolymerization functionalization is a key strategy in the diversification of polymeric materials for the conferral of tailored properties. Poly(cyclosilane)s are structurally complex polymers with an all-silicon backbone, featuring a periodic array of hydrido (Si–H) side chains that are potentially suitable for postpolymerization functionalization via hydrosilylation. At the same time, classical methods for hydrosilylation employing Pt- or Pd-based catalysts can result in Si–Si bond scission. In this work, we demonstrate borane-catalyzed hydrosilylation reactions between α-olefins and small molecules or three distinct poly(cyclosilane) architectures. We investigate chemoselectivity for end group versus internal Si–H groups and find that 29Si cross-polarization magic angle spinning can provide insight on site-selectivity in the functionalization of a complex poly(cyclosilane). Furthermore, we show that postpolymerization hydrosilylation, converting oxidatively sensitive Si–H groups to Si–alkyl chains, modulates solubility and physical characteristics, optical properties, pyrolytic reactivity, and air sensitivity.
- Research Organization:
- Johns Hopkins Univ., Baltimore, MD (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
- Grant/Contract Number:
- SC0020681
- OSTI ID:
- 2338167
- Journal Information:
- Macromolecules, Journal Name: Macromolecules Journal Issue: 9 Vol. 57; ISSN 0024-9297
- Publisher:
- American Chemical SocietyCopyright Statement
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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