Synthesis and evaluation of phosphine functionalized hyperbranched structures as platform for sustainable metal catalyzed reactions KU Leuven
Nature has inspired scientists to push the boundaries of science. Branched macromolecular structures resemble branching found in nature from the nano to macro-scale (e.g. from veins to trees). The focal point of this thesis is a hyperbranched poly(arylene oxindole) (HBPAO) three-dimensional structure. HBPAOs have a globular, dendritic architecture with abundant functional groups, intramolecular cavities, tunable solubility and are facilely ...