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Functional Acrylate Polymer Synthesis: Postpolymerization Modification Approach

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Acrylate polymers are a leading class of polymers that offer easy synthesis and structural versatility. Polyacrylates were mostly synthesized by polymerizing various acrylate monomers; postpolymerization modification (PPM) has now emerged as a useful alternative. The PPM route offers improved synthetic efficiency and can be used to produce synthetically challenging structures. This review categorizes PPM examples by the types of reactions, from classical esterification of carboxylic acid to catalytic transesterification of esters. The pros and cons of various approaches are discussed, and remaining challenges are examined.

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Acknowledgment: This research was supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (2019R1A2C1087769) and the Research Base Construction Fund Support Program funded by Jeonbuk National University in 2021.

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Kim, J.G., Shin, H.G. Functional Acrylate Polymer Synthesis: Postpolymerization Modification Approach. Macromol. Res. 30, 757–765 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13233-022-0103-z

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