Poly(vinyl pyridine)s: Simple reactive polymers with multiple applications

British Polymer JournalVolume 16, Issue 4 p. 193-198 Article Poly(vinyl pyridine)s: Simple reactive polymers with multiple applications Jean M. J. Fréchet, Jean M. J. Fréchet Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Graduate Studies and Research in Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario KIN 9B4, CanadaSearch for more papers by this authorMarina Vivas de Meftahi, Marina Vivas de Meftahi Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Graduate Studies and Research in Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario KIN 9B4, CanadaSearch for more papers by this author Jean M. J. Fréchet, Jean M. J. Fréchet Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Graduate Studies and Research in Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario KIN 9B4, CanadaSearch for more papers by this authorMarina Vivas de Meftahi, Marina Vivas de Meftahi Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Graduate Studies and Research in Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario KIN 9B4, CanadaSearch for more papers by this author First published: December 1984 https://doi.org/10.1002/pi.4980160407Citations: 60AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract At first glance poly(vinyl pyridine) and polystyrene appear to be very similar polymers. However, apart from obvious similarities in structure and electronic state, the two polymers have little in common as the nitrogen atom of the pyridyl ring has a profound influence on the polymer, affecting it from its cost to its chemical reactivity. Citing Literature Volume16, Issue4December 1984Pages 193-198 RelatedInformation