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Coordination Polymerization

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Coordination Polymerization

Part of the book series: Polymer Science and Technology ((POLS,volume 19))

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A new, broad-based method of polymerization, commonly referred to as “Coordination Polymerization” was first recognized about 25 years ago as the probable mechanism of the newly-discovered Ziegler, transition metal-based, low pressure ethylene polymerization catalyst. Rapidly this system was found to apply to other olefins, diolefins, epoxides, and vinylethers. The author’s involvement in this area from the inception is reviewed, including some unpublished aspects of his work as well as his extension of the area to cyclic ethers with non-transition metals such as A1 and Mg. Some of the commercial aspects of this work are discussed. The limited knowledge of the mechanism aspects of this unusual polymerization method is reviewed and directions indicated for future investigations. Some of the author’s recent unpublished work in the epoxide area is presented, including the first preparation and description of the properties of high molecular weight, isotactic polyglycidol, an unusual water-soluble polymer.

Hercules Research Center Contribution No. 1737

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    Edwin J. Vandenberg

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Vandenberg, E.J. (1983). Coordination Polymerization. In: Price, C.C., Vandenberg, E.J. (eds) Coordination Polymerization. Polymer Science and Technology, vol 19. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-3575-7_2

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