Sequential styrene-divinylbenzene copolymer

Transition metal complexes, zeolites, biomimetic catelysts have been widely used for various oxidation reactions of industrial and environmental importance [1-3]. However, few heterogenized polymeric catalysts have also been applied for such purpose. Mild condition oxidation catalyzed by polymer anchored complexes is attractive because of reusability and selectivity of such catalysts. Earlier we have reported synthesis of cobalt and ruthenium-glycine complex catalysts and their application in olefin hydrogenation [4-5]. In present study, we report synthesis of the palladium-glycine complex on the surface of the styrene-divinylbenzene copolymer by sequential attachment of glycine and metal ions and investigation of oxidation of toluene to benzaldehyde which has been widely used as fine chemicals as well as an intermidiate in dyes and drugs. 

Sequential IPNs Based on Polyurethane and Styrene-Divinylbenzene Copolymer... 

To a chilled (0°C) suspension of n-propylaminomcthyl poly(styrene)-1 % divinylbenzene copolymer beads (4.32 g, 0.522 mequiv N/ g resin, 2.25 mmol, 200-400 mesh), finely ground potassium carbonate (590 mg, 4.5 mmol), and DMF (50 mL) was added 3-bromo-5-hexyloxybenzenedia-zonium tetrafluoroborate (1.0 g, 2.69 mmol) in portions over 1 h (Scheme 13). After each addition, an aliquot of the DMF supernatant was diluted in diethylamine and analyzed by GC. Once diethyltriazene was detected, the additions were ceased and the suspension was transferred to a fritted filter using DMF and washed sequentially with 120 mL of the following solvents MeOH, water, MeOH, THF, and MeOH. The beads were then dried in vacuo to a constant mass to give 1 -(3-bromo-5-hexyloxyphenyl)-3-propyl-3-(ben-zyl supported) triazene as light yellow material. 

There is a wide range of morphologies and compositions of polymeric microspheres. Core-shell microbeads can be created by sequentially polymerizing vinyl monomers, typically methacrylates and styrene. Each layer may consist of a homopolymer or a copolymer in the copolymers multifunctional vinyl monomers (e.g., diacrylates and divinylbenzene) may be used to create a cross-linked material. An optional final step can be grafting of functional groups to the surface in order to enhance compatibility to the surrounding medium. 

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