Ultrasound-induced site-specific cleavage of azo-functionalized poly(ethylene glycol)

Kimberly L. Berkowski, Stephanie L. Potisek, Charles R. Hickenboth, Jeffrey S. Moore

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Abstract

The ultrasonically induced site-specific cleavage of azo-functionalized poly(ethylene glycol) was fabricated. It was observed that the rate of ultrasonic cleavage is faster in the polymer backbone. It was found that the azo-functionalized polymer cleaves with a high degree of bond specificity, resulting in one type of chain end and fragments of low polydispersity. The results show that ultrasound-induced site-specific cleavage of polymers could be extended as an alternative to thermal and photoinduced reactions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)8975-8978
Number of pages4
JournalMacromolecules
Volume38
Issue number22
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 2005

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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