The invention belongs to the field of bio-based macromolecules, and particularly relates to an
alcohol-soluble bio-based citronella
polymer as well as a preparation method and application thereof. In order to solve the problem that trisubstituted olefinic bonds of
citronellol cannot directly participate in a
polymerization reaction, trisubstituted olefinic bonds of
citronellol are converted into
alkene monomers by utilizing a photooxidation reaction through a one-
step method strategy. And then, based on a photo-induced
electron transfer-reversible addition / fragmentation
chain transfer polymerization technology at
room temperature, obtaining a
polymer with controllable molecular weight, narrower
dispersity and rich polar groups in side chains. Finally, the
alcohol-soluble resin-based environment-friendly
coating is developed, and the functional application of a paint film is expanded by
doping inorganic filler. According to the invention, not only is a brand new green conversion way opened up for high-value utilization of
citronellol containing trisubstituted olefinic bonds realized, but also a high-performance full-bio-based environment-friendly functional
coating is created based on the
alcohol-soluble resin.