A one-step strategy for cross-linkable aliphatic polycarbonates with high degradability derived from CO2, propylene oxide and itaconic anhydride

Abstract

A one-step strategy for the preparation of cross-linkable aliphatic polycarbonates via the direct terpolymerization of CO₂, propylene oxide and itaconic anhydride is presented for the first time in this paper. The resulting terpolymers exhibit high degradability, and superior thermal and mechanical performance compared with poly(carbonate propylene).