Interfacial photocycloaddition polymerization: a synthetic approach for structurally functionalized degradable polymer particles from naturally derived monomers

Key Points

• The aim is to synthesize degradable polymer particles using a novel method involving natural product-derived monomers.
• Utilized interfacial photocycloaddition polymerization technique
• Employed photoreactive monomers derived from natural products
• Conducted the synthesis in aqueous systems without needing initiators or catalysts
• Successfully synthesized structurally functionalized degradable polymer particles
• Demonstrated the feasibility of using natural monomers in polymer synthesis
• Achieved results without traditional catalysts or initiators, indicating a more sustainable approach