Cyclic polymers from alkynes: a review

Abstract

Cyclic polymers have applications across various fields, including material science, biomedicine, and inorganic chemistry. Cyclic polymers derived from alkyne monomers have expanded the application scope to include electronic materials and polyolefins. This review highlights recent advancements in the synthesis of cyclic polymers from both mono- and disubstituted alkynes. The aim is to provide a comprehensive overview of the synthetic methodologies and the application of cyclic polymers derived from alkynes. Additionally, this review will facilitate a comparative analysis of the advantages and limitations of various synthetic methods and describe opportunities for future development of novel catalytic systems to synthesize cyclic polymers from alkynes.