Date of Award
Fall 11-21-2025
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Ph.D. in Chemistry and Biochemistry
Organizational Unit
College of Natural Science and Mathematics, Chemistry and Biochemistry
First Advisor
Brady Worrell
Second Advisor
Gareth Eaton
Third Advisor
Brian Michel
Fourth Advisor
Sunil Kumar
Fifth Advisor
Scott Nichols
Copyright Statement / License for Reuse
All Rights Reserved.
Keywords
Macrocyclic cobaloxime complexes, Catalytic chain transfer agents, Synthesis, Development, Application, Polymer architecture
Abstract
Macrocyclic cobaloxime complexes have emerged as efficient catalytic chain transfer agents with diverse applications in controlling the crosslinking photopolymerization of methacrylates. This study outlines the synthesis, development, and application of these complexes, with an emphasis on their impact on the polymer network structure and properties. Detailed investigations into catalyst purity, reaction activity, and mechanism provide insights into optimizing catalytic performance. Practical implementation of these cobalt catalyst systems demonstrates significant control over polymer architecture, offering new opportunities for the synthesis of advanced materials in photopolymerizations.
Copyright Date
11-2025
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
Rights Holder
Nicholas Bagnall
Provenance
Received from ProQuest
File Format
application/pdf
Language
English (eng)
Extent
286 pgs
File Size
12 MB
Recommended Citation
Bagnall, Nicholas, "Catalytic Chain Transfer Photopolymerization (CCTP2): Discovery, Optimization, and Application" (2025). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2665.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/etd/2665