Alternative polymer supports for organic chemistry

The use of polymers other than divinylbenzene crosslinked polystyrene as su pports in organic chemistry is discussed. Insoluble polymer alternatives to DVB crosslinked polystyrene discussed include porous polyethylene supports , polymer-supported functional colloids, micron and submicron-sized particl es and hollow spheres and one-dimensional supports. Soluble polymers includ ing polyethylene, poly(alkene oxide)s, polyacrylamides, and fluorinated acr ylates are discussed along with thermomorphic strategies where liquid-liqui d separation of a biphasic systems is used as a way to effect polymer recov ery in systems that are monophasic on heating. (C) John Wiley & Sons, Inc.