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Sivanandan, Kulandaivelu

Publications and source records attributed to Sivanandan, Kulandaivelu.

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DOE OSTI2015

Synthesis of high molecular weight PEO using non-metal initiators

A new synthetic method to prepare high molecular weight poly(ethylene oxide) with a very narrow molecular weight distribution (PDI<1.5) is described. The method involves a metal free initiator system, thus avoiding dangerous, flammable organometallic compounds.

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DOE OSTI2015

Poly(ethyleneoxide) functionalization through alkylation

A new and efficient method of functionalizing high molecular weight polymers through alkylation using a metal amide base is described. This novel procedure can also be used to synthesize polymer-based macro-initiators containing radical initiating groups at the chain-ends for synthesis of block copolymers.

37 INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL, AND ANALYTICAL CH↗