Educational series: turning monomers into crosslinked polymer networks
Multifunctional monomers enable the synthesis of polymer networks by adapting the
polymerization methods used for conventional linear polymer synthesis. Both step and chain …
polymerization methods used for conventional linear polymer synthesis. Both step and chain …
Next-Generation High-Performance Biobased Naphthalate-modified PET for sustainable food packaging applications
We report a series of novel poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET) copolymers with improved
properties through the incorporation of bioadvantaged dimethyl 2, 7 …
properties through the incorporation of bioadvantaged dimethyl 2, 7 …
Enabling high-quality carbon fiber through transforming lignin into an orientable and melt-spinnable polymer
Compared to carbon fibers made from conventional petroleum-based precursors, lignin-
based carbon fibers can lower the production cost while enabling cleaner manufacturing …
based carbon fibers can lower the production cost while enabling cleaner manufacturing …
Catechol homopolymers and networks through postpolymerization modification
Catechol-rich polymers are attractive for a plethora of applications but are difficult to
synthesize in a controlled manner. Here, we describe a procedure for obtaining catechol …
synthesize in a controlled manner. Here, we describe a procedure for obtaining catechol …
Open-Cell PolyHIPES from Polymerizable Eutectics: Tunable Morphology, Surface Modification, and Thermoresponsive Swelling Behavior
We report the preparation of thermoresponsive macroporous polymer monoliths via high
internal phase emulsions (HIPEs) where a polymerizable nonionic deep eutectic solvent …
internal phase emulsions (HIPEs) where a polymerizable nonionic deep eutectic solvent …
Gelation in photoinduced ATRP with tuned dispersity of the primary chains
We investigated gelation in photoinduced atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) as a
function of Cu catalyst loading and thus primary chain dispersity. Using parallel …
function of Cu catalyst loading and thus primary chain dispersity. Using parallel …
Using RAFT Polymerization Methodologies to Create Branched and Nanogel-Type Copolymers
This review aims to highlight the most recent advances in the field of the synthesis of
branched copolymers and nanogels using reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer …
branched copolymers and nanogels using reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer …
RAFT thermoplastics from glycerol: a biopolymer for development of sustainable wood adhesives
M Forrester, A Becker, A Hohmann, N Hernandez… - Green …, 2020 - pubs.rsc.org
The increasing demand for bioderived plastics and rubbers and the large supply of glycerol
makes it an excellent starting chemical for the production of biopolymers. Little success in …
makes it an excellent starting chemical for the production of biopolymers. Little success in …
Dithioesters in RAFT polymerization
G Moad - RAFT Polymerization: Methods, Synthesis and …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
This chapter provides a review of the synthesis, properties, and application of dithioesters
with the general structure Z (C S) SR as reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer …
with the general structure Z (C S) SR as reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer …
Impact of Reversible Deactivation Radical Copolymerizations (RDRPs) on Gelation, Phase Separation, and Mechanical Properties of Polymer Networks
Polymer networks are widely used in engineering and biomedical applications because they
can sustain large deformations. However, their mechanical properties, particularly at large …
can sustain large deformations. However, their mechanical properties, particularly at large …