Synthesis and Properties of Polymers with Sulfur-Containing Functional Groups

Abstract

Owing to the fact that sulfur can exist in different oxidation states and that in each oxidation state it can form different functions, the number of different organic sulfur-containing compounds is very large. The compounds can be highly reactive or chemically inert. This article gives a review of the synthesis of polymers which contain the most common sulfur containing functional groups which are moderately or highly reactive. It also discusses the chemical reactions which have been carried out, with these polymers or gives some suggestions of potential uses.