Molecular insights into the effect of small molecule impurities in the ring-opening polymerization of [PCl ₂ N] ₃ using quantum mechanical analysis

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Quantum mechanical analysis characterizes the specific interactions between hexachlorophosphazene ([PCl2N]3) and small molecule impurities like H2O and HCl during ring-opening polymerization. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Yuan Xue; C Salmon; Valentin Gogonea

doi:10.1039/d5cp05068e

January 1, 2026Physical Chemistry Chemical PhysicsOpen Access

Molecular insights into the effect of small molecule impurities in the ring-opening polymerization of [PCl ₂ N] ₃ using quantum mechanical analysis

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This research aims to explore how small molecule impurities affect the ring-opening polymerization of hexachlorophosphazene.
Conducted theoretical analysis using quantum mechanical methods.
Examined interactions in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio with H2O and HCl.
Focused on the polymerization process of [PCl2N]3.
Identified significant molecular interactions between [PCl2N]3 and impurities.
Demonstrated that both H2O and HCl affect the polymerization mechanism distinctly.
Provided insights into how these interactions influence polymer characteristics.

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Theoretical investigation analyzes interactions between [PCl2N]3 and small impurities, indicating significant effects.

Abstract

This is the first theoretical investigation that systematically analyzes the interactions between the hexachlorophosphazene, [PCl 2 N] 3 , and small molecule impurities H 2 O and HCl in a 1 : 1 stoichiometric ratio.

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Xue et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a23ba3c71a5da9775e7604e https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cp05068e

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