Electrolysis is an emerging approach to polymer postpolymerization modification, deconstruction, and depolymerization. Electrochemical reactions are particularly appealing for macromolecular transformations because of their high selectivity, ability to be externally monitored, and intrinsic scalability. Despite these desirable features and the recent resurgent use of small-molecule electrochemical reactions, the development of macromolecular electrolysis has been limited. Herein, we highlight recent examples of polymer transformations driven by heterogeneous redox chemistry. Throughout our exploration of macromolecular electrolysis, we provide our perspective on opportunities for continued investigation in this nascent field. Specifically, we highlight how targeted reaction development through deeper mechanistic insight will expand the scope of materials that can be (de)constructed with electrochemical methods. As this insight is developed, we expect macromolecular electrolysis to emerge as a high-functioning and complementary tool for macromolecular functionalization and deconstruction.

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大分子的电化学后聚合改性和解构


电解是聚合物后聚合改性、解构和解聚的一种新兴方法。电化学反应对于大分子转化特别有吸引力，因为它们具有高选择性、能够进行外部监测以及固有的可扩展性。尽管有这些理想的特性，并且最近小分子电化学反应的复兴使用，但大分子电解的发展一直受到限制。在本文中，我们重点介绍了由异相氧化还原化学驱动的聚合物转化的最新实例。在我们对大分子电解的探索过程中，我们提供了对这个新兴领域持续研究的机会的看法。具体来说，我们强调了通过更深入的机理洞察进行靶向反应开发将如何扩大可以用电化学方法构建（解）构的材料的范围。随着这一见解的发展，我们预计大分子电解将成为大分子功能化和解构的高功能和互补工具。