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Polymers

The word polymer is derived from the Greek words “poly” which means “many” and “mer” which means “parts”. Polymers are long chains of molecules composed of repeating units of smaller molecules, known as monomers. They either occur naturally, such as DNA and proteins, or can be constructed synthetically, like plastics. They have varied structural characteristics, such as linear chains, branched chains, or complex networks, that contribute to the properties that they exhibit. Additionally,...
Polymers02:34

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The word polymer is derived from the Greek words “poly” which means “many” and “mer” which means “parts”. Polymers are long chains of molecules composed of repeating units of smaller molecules, known as monomers. They either occur naturally, such as DNA and proteins, or can be constructed synthetically, like plastics. They have varied structural characteristics, such as linear chains, branched chains, or complex networks, that contribute to the properties that they exhibit. Additionally,...
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The introduction of polyesters has brought major development to the textile industry. The wrinkle-free behavior of polyester blends has eliminated the need for starching and ironing clothes.
Polyesters are commonly prepared from terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol; the crude product is known as poly(ethylene terephthalate) or PET. However, polyesters are synthesized industrially by transesterification of dimethyl terephthalate with ethylene glycol at 150 °C. The two reactants and the polymer...
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Polymers are classified as linear or branched on the basis of their chain architecture. The polymer chains in linear polymers have a long chain-like structure with minimal to no branching at all. Even if a polymer features large substituent groups on the monomer, which appear as branches to the skeleton, it is not considered a branched polymer. A branched polymer contains secondary polymer chains that arise from the main polymer chain. The branching occurs when the polymer growth shifts from...

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Surface-tethered polymers, known as polymer brushes, offer versatile surface modification with tunable properties. Recent advancements facilitate their fabrication for diverse applications like drug delivery and biosensing.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Surface Science

Background:

  • Surface-tethered polymers (polymer brushes) are crucial for tailoring material surface properties.
  • Key properties include biocompatibility, antifouling, wettability, and corrosion resistance.
  • Polymer brushes offer advantages over other surface modification techniques due to straightforward synthesis and substrate adaptability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline key advancements in the fabrication of polymer brushes.
  • To provide an up-to-date overview of polymer brush applications.
  • To highlight the impact of polymer brush development on various technological fields.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent literature on polymer brush synthesis techniques.
  • Analysis of emerging applications leveraging polymer brush technology.
  • Synthesis of polymer brushes using controlled polymerization methods.

Main Results:

  • Significant progress in polymer brush fabrication methods applicable to diverse monomers and substrates.
  • Demonstrated utility of polymer brushes in advanced applications.
  • Successful implementation of polymer brushes in smart drug delivery, biosensing, antifouling coatings, stimuli-responsive surfaces, and ion-conducting membranes.

Conclusions:

  • Polymer brushes represent a powerful tool for surface engineering.
  • Advancements in fabrication continue to expand their application scope.
  • The field of polymer brushes is poised for further innovation and impact across multiple scientific and technological domains.