Abstract
Polymerization in a nutshell: A discrete spherical Pd12L 24 complex was prepared that confines 24 tethered methyl methacrylate (MMA) units internally (see picture; shell blue, Pd yellow, O red, C gray; MMA shown as space-filling representation). Endohedral radical polymerization of the monomer proceeds efficiently as a result of the high concentration of MMA units within the restricted space of the core (inner diameter: 3.7 nm). (Figure Presented).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1083-1085 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cage compounds
- Nanostructures
- Palladium
- Polymerization
- Self-assembly
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)