Elemental sulphur in the synthesis of sulphur-containing polymers: reaction mechanisms and green prospects. Issue 15 (1st March 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tarasova, Natalia P.; Zanin, Alexey A.; Krivoborodov, Efrem G.; Mezhuev, Yaroslav O.
• Is Part Of: RSC advances. Volume 11:Issue 15(2021)
• Page Start: 9008
• Page End: 9020
• Publication Date: 2021-03-01
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540.5
• DOI: 10.1039/d0ra10507d
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2046-2069

Abstract

Abstract : The synthesis of polymers using elemental sulphur as a reagent has been studied in relation to the worldwide overproduction of cyclo-octasulphur. Abstract : The synthesis of polymers using elemental sulphur as a chemical agent has been studied in relation to the worldwide overproduction of cyclo-octasulphur. Herein, the mechanisms of the processes leading to the inclusion of elemental sulphur into macromolecules have been reviewed and the main methods for reduction of the reaction temperature required for the S8 ring opening have been shown. Approaches to the activation of cyclo-octasulphur in the synthesis and macromolecule cross-linking reactions were discussed in the context of finding the chemical agents and conditions that satisfy the principles of green chemistry.