Random copolymerization of ε-caprolactone and L-lactide by ring opening polymerization using a Co/N-doped carbon framework as catalyst Universiteit Gent
The synthesis and use of MOF-derived Co/NCF (N-doped carbon framework) material as a heterogeneous catalyst for copolymers synthesis via ring-opening polymerization (ROP) are reported for the first time. The Co/NCF material is applied for the copolymerization of L-lactides (LA) and epsilon-caprolactone (epsilon-CL) as monomers via ROP in bulk without any solvent or co-catalyst. The as-prepared catalyst is characterized using XRD, TPD, XPS, SEM, ...