Dendrimer−Linear Polymer Hybrids through ROMP

Abstract

A dendritic, highly monodisperse hybrid polymer is produced by ring-opening metathesis polymerization of a norbornenediol ketal affixed to a second-generation dendron bearing multiple aromatic (naphthyl) chromophores. Substantial excimer emission observed in the hybrid polymer attests to significant polymer aggregation and interchromophore interaction, even in dilute solution.