| Description |
Poly(2-isopropenyl-2-oxazoline) (PIPOx) has recently emerged as a unique platform for post-polymerization modifications, offering broad applicability in the synthesis of functionalized polymethacrylamides for a wide range of applications. Even though this platform exhibits numerous advantages over alternative approaches, the reactivity of PIPOx remains rather underexplored. For example, current methodologies predominantly rely on inefficient reactions with carboxylic acids, which limits precise control over the degree of PIPOx modification. This project aims to explore novel strategies for modifying PIPOx and to enhance the efficiency of existing transformations. These advancements will enable precise control over the composition and properties of the resulting polymethacrylamides, paving the way for the development of tailored multifunctional polymers designed for specific applications. An integral part of the project will involve actively identifying potential applications for the synthesized polymeric materials, such as in biochemical studies of membrane proteins. |
