title: Combination of ring-opening polymerization and "click" chemistry towards functionalization of aliphatic polyesters.
abstract: Azide pendent groups of aliphatic polyesters have been derivatized into tertiary amines, ammonium salts and poly(ethylene oxide) grafts. The experimental conditions have been optimized (organic solvent, 35 degrees C), such that the aliphatic polyesters are not degraded, including even poly(lactide) which is very sensitive to attack by weak nucleophiles.
authors.affiliation: Center for Education and Research on Macromolecules, University of Liège, B6a Sart-Tilman, Liège B-4000, Belgium.
authors.forename: Raphaël
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Riva
authors.forename: Stéphanie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Schmeits
authors.forename: François
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Stoffelbach
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Jérôme
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Jérôme
authors.forename: Philippe
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lecomte