Inova 300 MHz NMR spectrometer with a Varian Inova console using VNMRJ
4.2 A software. Number-average (Mn) and
weight-average (Mw) molar mass and dispersity
(Đ = Mw/Mn) of the polymers were obtained from gel permeation
chromatography (GPC) carried out using a Dionex Ultimate 3000 instrument
(including pump, autosampler, and column compartment) outfitted with
an ERC Refractomax 520 refractometer. The columns were Jordi Resolve
DVB 1000 Å, 5 μm, 30 cm × 7.8 mm, and a Mixed Bed
Low, 5 μm, 30 cm × 7.8 mm, with a Jordi Resolve DVB Guard
Column, 1000 Å, 5μ, 30 cm × 7.8 mm, 5 cm × 7.8
mm. Dimethylformamide (DMF) with 10 mM LiBr was used as the eluent
at 1 mL/min at room temperature. Poly(ethylene glycol) was used to
calibrate the GPC system. Analyte samples at 2 mg/mL were filtered
through a nylon membrane with 0.2 μm pore size before injection
(20 μL). Data was analyzed using Chromeleon GPC/SEC Software.