Highly selective <i>cis</i>-1,4 copolymerization of dienes with polar 2-(3-methylidenepent-4-en-1-yl) pyridine: an approach for recyclable elastomers

Abstract

We report the coordination copolymerization of a new polar diene-based monomer (MPEP), with isoprene or butadiene. After being quaternized, the resultant materials exhibit remarkable thermal reshaping and recycling properties.