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Catalytic polymeric nanoreactors: more than a solid supported catalyst

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 October 2012

Pepa Cotanda ,
Nikos Petzetakis  and
Rachel K. O'Reilly
Pepa Cotanda
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK
Nikos Petzetakis
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK
Rachel K. O'Reilly*
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK
*
Address all correspondence to Rachel K. O'Reilly at R.K.O-Reilly@warwick.ac.uk
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Abstract

Polymeric nanostructures can be synthesized where the catalytic motif is covalently attached within the core domain and protected from the environment by a polymeric shell. Such nanoreactors can be easily recycled, and have shown unique properties when catalyzing reactions under pseudohomogeneous conditions. Many examples of how these catalytic nanostructures can act as nanosized reaction vessels have been reported in the literature. This prospective will focus on the exclusive features observed for these catalytic systems and highlight their potential as enzyme mimics, as well as the importance of further studies to unveil their full potential.

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MRS Communications , Volume 2 , Issue 4 , December 2012 , pp. 119 - 126
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2012

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