New MONET Publication in Polym. Chem.

A team from the Klausen, Craig, and Kulik labs report that differences in ring strain enthalpy between cis and trans isomers of sila-cycloheptene provide a driving force for both polymerization and depolymerization via olefin metathesis. The work showcases that subtle structural modifications can have dramatic effects on chemical reactivity relevant to polymer end-of-life management.

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