Bioinspired Iron‐Based Catalyst for Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization

Abstract

Naturally occurring hemin, an iron-containing porphyrin, and its synthetic derivatives were used as atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP; see picture) catalysts. The effects of the halide salt concentration, attachment of poly(ethylene glycol) moieties, and hydrogenation of the hemin vinyl groups on the catalyst performance were studied. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.