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Copolymerization of propylene oxide and 13CO2 to afford completely alternating regioregular 13C-labeled Poly(propylene carbonate)
The synthesis of poly(propylene carbonate) with 100% 13C-labeled carbonate carbons is reported. The š£CO3 vibration is shifted 45ācmā1 lower than that observed in its 12C analog. This lowering of the š£CO3 vibrational mode of the copolymer provides a window for observing Ī½NO stretching motions in incorporated dinitrosyl iron complexes.
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- Award ID(s):
- 1665258
- PAR ID:
- 10199346
- Date Published:
- Journal Name:
- Polymer Journal
- ISSN:
- 0032-3896
- Format(s):
- Medium: X
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41428-020-0391-0
