An extract prepared from inexpensive, drumstick leaves having natural transition metals in ppm levels was exploited as a catalyst for a well-controlled synthesis of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) and poly(methyl acrylate).

Rajendra Kumar K

Chemistry

School of Advanced Sciences

Chennai Campus

Ramu A

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Polymer Chemistry

Natural catalyst mediated ARGET and SARA ATRP of N-isopropylacrylamide and methyl acrylate

Journal of the American Chemical Society

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Assessment of Microwave Effect on Polymerization Conducted under ARGET ATRP Conditions

Highly efficient access to well-defined linear polymers with substantial vinyl pendants via ATRP of divinyl monomers

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ISSN	1759-9954
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