Multicomponent tandem polymerization of alkynes, CO 2 , alkyl bromide, and thiol toward functional poly(β-thioacrylate)s

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the conversion of carbon dioxide into valuable synthetic polymers through a new polymerization technique.
• Utilized multicomponent tandem polymerization (MCTP) as a synthetic strategy.
• Engaged alkynes, CO2, alkyl bromide, and thiol in the polymerization process.
• Characterized the resulting functional poly(β-thioacrylate)s.
• Successfully synthesized functional poly(β-thioacrylate)s from CO2 and other reactants.
• Demonstrated the effectiveness of MCTP in creating value-added materials from waste.
• Showed potential for the development of sustainable polymerization methods.