Towards the optimization of polymer-supported catalysts: Relationship between local reaction medium and catalyst efficiency

André Deratani, Thierry Maraldo, Graham D. Darling, Jean M.J. Fréchet*

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Abstract

In order to optimize the design of polymer-bound dialkylaminopyridine catalysts, several such heterogeneous catalysts have been evaluated in the acylation of a hindered tertiary alcohol. In particular, the microenvironment and local polarity near the catalytic sites and its influence on catalyst performance has been studied. Comparisons with literature data provide an explanation for some of the differences in reactivities observed by others and confirm that it is important to design the catalysts such that their reactive sites are surrounded by non-polar moieties. Novel approaches such as the grafting of reactive groups onto polyethylene or polytetrafluoroethylene have been tested.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)19-28
Number of pages10
JournalReactive Polymers, Ion Exchangers, Sorbents
Volume9
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1988
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
Financial support of this researchb y the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, by NATO, and by the Direction des Relations et de la Coop6ration International(eC NRS) is gratefullya cknowl-edged.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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