Trithiocarbonates as intrinsic photoredox catalysts and RAFT agents for oxygen tolerant controlled radical polymerization

Qiang Fu, Ke Xie, Thomas G. McKenzie, Greg G. Qiao

Polymer Chemistry · 2017 · 130 citations · 36 references

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Abstract

In this study, we reported on the discovery that trithiocarbonates (RAFT agents) can act as intrinsic photocatalyst to significantly reduce the oxygen level in a controlled radical polymerization under visible light irridation.

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