Development of Novel Dynamic Covalent Polymers Based on Zwitterionic Monomers

Abstract

We developed novel dynamic covalent polymers formed by intermolecular nucleophilic addition reactions among zwitterionic monomers. In particular, we designed and synthesized zwitterionic monomers which have both a trityl group as a relatively stable carbocation and a phenoxide as a highly nucleophilic anion. Through controlling the charges of the monomers by addition of acid or base, we examined the reversible formation of the polymers in detail.