Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Inverse Hyperbolic Functions and Their Derivatives01:25

Inverse Hyperbolic Functions and Their Derivatives

57
The shape of a suspension bridge cable hanging under its own weight is described by a catenary curve, which is modeled using the hyperbolic cosine function. This mathematical model accurately captures the balance between gravity and tension acting along the cable. When a particular vertical position on the cable is known, the corresponding horizontal position can be determined using the inverse hyperbolic cosine function, allowing for a detailed analysis of the cable's geometry.Inverse...
57
Derivatives of Inverse Trigonometric Functions01:30

Derivatives of Inverse Trigonometric Functions

76
A ship tracking an approaching aircraft relies on geometric measurements to find out the aircraft’s position relative to the observer. By measuring the slant distance to the aircraft and the angle of elevation, the horizontal and vertical components of the distance can be obtained using trigonometric relationships. This geometric approach provides a basis for analyzing how the observed angle changes as the aircraft moves closer to the ship.To examine the mathematical behavior of the angle...
76
Inverse z-Transform by Partial Fraction Expansion01:20

Inverse z-Transform by Partial Fraction Expansion

691
The inverse z-transform is a crucial technique for converting a function from its z-domain representation back to the time domain. One effective method for finding the inverse z-transform is the Partial Fraction Method, which involves decomposing a function into simpler fractions with distinct coefficients. These fractions correspond to known z-transform pairs, facilitating the inverse transformation process.
To begin the process, the poles of the function are identified and the function is...
691
Hyperbolic and Inverse Hyperbolic Functions: Problem Solving01:30

Hyperbolic and Inverse Hyperbolic Functions: Problem Solving

109
An arched gate can be effectively modeled using a hyperbolic cosine profile because this type of function is smooth and symmetric about the vertical axis. When the arch is centered at the origin, its maximum height occurs at the center point. This symmetry ensures that any height below the crown of the arch is reached at two horizontal positions that are equal in distance from the centerline but lie on opposite sides.To determine where the gate reaches a height of five meters, the height of the...
109
Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter02:57

Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter

165.8K
The characteristics that enable us to distinguish one substance from another are called properties.
165.8K
Properties of Transition Metals02:58

Properties of Transition Metals

29.7K
Transition metals are defined as those elements that have partially filled d orbitals. As shown in Figure 1, the d-block elements in groups 3–12 are transition elements. The f-block elements, also called inner transition metals (the lanthanides and actinides), also meet this criterion because the d orbital is partially occupied before the f orbitals.
29.7K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Inverse Vulcanization Through Epoxide Chemistry: A Low Temperature Non-Olefin Route to Sulfur-Rich Polymer Networks.

Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)·2026
Same author

Functionalized 2D TiB MBenes as High-performance Anodes for Lithium- and Sodium-Ion Batteries with Surface-Dominated Pseudocapacitive Storage Mechanisms.

Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids·2026
Same author

A poly(trisulfide) oligomer with antimicrobial activity.

Chemical science·2026
Same author

Spontaneous trisulfide metathesis in polar aprotic solvents.

Nature chemistry·2026
Same author

Thermal imaging using sulfur polymer optics.

Nature communications·2026
Same author

Efficient Removal of Short-Chain Perfluoroalkyl Substances by Cavity-Directed Aggregation in a Molecular Cage Host.

Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 24, 2026

Tuning Oxide Properties by Oxygen Vacancy Control During Growth and Annealing
06:44

Tuning Oxide Properties by Oxygen Vacancy Control During Growth and Annealing

Published on: June 9, 2023

3.8K

Crosslinker Copolymerization for Property Control in Inverse Vulcanization.

Jessica A Smith1, Sarah J Green1, Samuel Petcher1

  • 1Department of Chemistry, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZD, UK.

Chemistry (Weinheim an Der Bergstrasse, Germany)
|May 29, 2019
PubMed
Summary

Excess sulfur, a petrochemical byproduct, can be converted into functional polymers via inverse vulcanization. This study details new sulfur-based terpolymers with tunable properties for advanced material applications.

Keywords:
inverse vulcanizationmechanical propertiespolymerssulfursustainable polymers

More Related Videos

Nanosponge Tunability in Size and Crosslinking Density
11:15

Nanosponge Tunability in Size and Crosslinking Density

Published on: August 4, 2017

8.1K
Author Spotlight: Quantitative Detection of DNA Protein Crosslinks and Their Post-Translational Modifications
10:12

Author Spotlight: Quantitative Detection of DNA Protein Crosslinks and Their Post-Translational Modifications

Published on: April 21, 2023

3.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026

Tuning Oxide Properties by Oxygen Vacancy Control During Growth and Annealing
06:44

Tuning Oxide Properties by Oxygen Vacancy Control During Growth and Annealing

Published on: June 9, 2023

3.8K
Nanosponge Tunability in Size and Crosslinking Density
11:15

Nanosponge Tunability in Size and Crosslinking Density

Published on: August 4, 2017

8.1K
Author Spotlight: Quantitative Detection of DNA Protein Crosslinks and Their Post-Translational Modifications
10:12

Author Spotlight: Quantitative Detection of DNA Protein Crosslinks and Their Post-Translational Modifications

Published on: April 21, 2023

3.6K

Area of Science:

  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Petrochemical Byproducts

Background:

  • Sulfur is an abundant, underutilized byproduct of the petrochemical industry.
  • Inverse vulcanization offers a method to transform elemental sulfur into functional polymers using organic crosslinkers.
  • Developing new sulfur-based polymers requires better understanding and control over their physical characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and characterize novel sulfur-containing terpolymers.
  • To investigate the influence of monomer selection on polymer properties.
  • To demonstrate predictive control over key material characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of four new terpolymers from elemental sulfur and two distinct alkene monomers.
  • Characterization of polymer properties including glass transition temperature, molecular weight, solubility, mechanical performance, and color.
  • Exploration of inverse vulcanization techniques for sulfur utilization.

Main Results:

  • Successfully prepared four distinct sulfur-based terpolymers.
  • Demonstrated predictive tunability of glass transition temperature, molecular weight, solubility, mechanical properties, and color.
  • Established a relationship between monomer composition and resulting polymer properties.

Conclusions:

  • New sulfur-based terpolymers can be synthesized with predictable property control.
  • Inverse vulcanization provides a viable route for valorizing petrochemical sulfur into functional materials.
  • These findings pave the way for diverse applications of sulfur-based polymers.