The C–H functionalization of polymers enables the direct incorporation of new functional groups into polymer backbones but developing reactions that achieve selective functionalization while preserving the intrinsic features of polymers remains challenging. Here, the authors present a transition metal-free post-functionalization approach for polyethers via a photoinduced C–H amidation reaction.
- Seung Beom Baek
- Youngho Kim
- Sukbok Chang