Wu, Xiaofeng and Smith, Jessica A. and Petcher, Samuel and Zhang, Bowen and Parker, Douglas J. and Griffin, John M. and Hasell, Tom (2019) Catalytic inverse vulcanization. Nature Communications, 10 (1): 647. ISSN 2041-1723
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The discovery of inverse vulcanization has allowed stable polymers to be made from elemental sulfur, an unwanted by-product of the petrochemicals industry. However, further development of both the chemistry and applications is handicapped by the restricted choice of cross-linkers and the elevated temperatures required for polymerisation. Here we report the catalysis of inverse vulcanization reactions. This catalytic method is effective for a wide range of crosslinkers reduces the required reaction temperature and reaction time, prevents harmful H 2 S production, increases yield, improves properties, and allows crosslinkers that would be otherwise unreactive to be used. Thus, inverse vulcanization becomes more widely applicable, efficient, eco-friendly and productive than the previous routes, not only broadening the fundamental chemistry itself, but also opening the door for the industrialization and broad application of these fascinating materials. © 2019, The Author(s).