Precision Polymers through ADMET Polymerization

Abstract

Acyclic diene metathesis (ADMET) polymerization is a unique strategy for achieving polymers with precise control over the primary structure. This precision is obtained by specific monomer design and carefully controlled polymerization conditions. Over time, this approach has produced an array of sophisticated architectures ranging from precise polyethylenes, to hyperbranched polymers, to rotaxanes. Acyclic diene metathesis (ADMET) polymerization is a powerful tool for creating precision polymers. This review summarizes the use of ADMET polymerization to synthesize precision polyethylene model compounds and various advanced polymer structures.