Master Thesis
Published in Master Thesis at University of Michigan, 2017
Recommended citation: Dan, Li. (2017). "M.S. Thesis: Kinetic study of functionalized HABIs and their applications" Master Thesis. https://dlkency.github.io/files/Master_thesis.pdf
This thesis is a excerpt of my previous work as a polymer material researcher.
ABSTRACT: Dynamic covalent chemistry provides accessibility to incorporate the error-correction capability in robust covalently bonded polymeric systems. Among reported approaches, light-induced dynamic covalent networks attract more and more attention as a green synthetic approach, since its responses can be finely controlled under irradiation and through remote localized activation and delivery of energy to the polymeric system. To deepen the understanding in photo-induced dynamic covalent system, this study focus on synthesized Hexaarylbiimidazoles (HABIs) to utilize their radical forming capability as a method of photochemical radical-mediated addition-fragmentation. This study broads the library of photo-induced dynamic covalent chemistry and efficiently provides new approaches to self-healing and shape-memory materials for medical applications.
KEYWORDS: Dynamic covalent chemistry, Photoresponsive, Hexaarylbiimidazoles, Radical forming capability, self-healing, shape-memory.