Regioselective, C-H Xanthylation as a Platform Technology Polyolefin Functionalization
Abstract
Polyolefins are high-volume, low-cost commodity materials with attractive thermal and mechanical properties. For their ubiquity, however, these hydrocarbons do not interface with other materials, drastically limiting their ability to form composites, coatings, adhesives, or be used in high performance engineering applications. Imparting functionality onto these materials without comprising the desirable properties of the parent material would uncover new and unusual properties not typically associated with polyolefins. We propose to develop a platform methodology to systematically tune the density and identity of functionality imparted to these polyolefins through direct C–H functionalization. This technology will enable unprecedented opportunities for the addition of functionality to otherwise inert materials to be deployed in lightweight, flexible devices. The fundamental knowledge gained along with the superior materials accessed through the proposed research will provide the AFOSR with new, versatile intellectual and technological capabilities for the construction of next-generation lightweight and low cost functional materials.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Apr 09, 2018
- Source ID
- FA95501810085
Entities
People
- Frank Leibfarth
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- United States Air Force
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill