ABSTRACT

Insoluble polymer supports in the form of beads have found wide application in synthesis as a means of readily separating reagents from reaction products. However, these materials are not physically robust and cannot be used with conventional agitation. An alternative fibrous grafted copolymer has been explored as a support material for catalysts, either for particulate metal catalysts or for metal complexes that are active homogeneous catalysts. The use of these materials in a number of applications is described, highlighting their ease of recovery and re-cycle.