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A V Sergeev^1,2, V Yu Rudyak², E Yu Kozhunova²

¹Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, Moscow 119991, Russia.

The Journal of Physical Chemistry. B

|December 14, 2023

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This study uses computer simulations to understand how functional groups in polymer microgels affect their performance. We found that network structure and solvent quality influence group accessibility, crucial for applications like redox-flow batteries.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Polymer Chemistry
Computational Chemistry

Background:

Polymer microgels are advanced materials with diverse applications.
Incorporating functional groups enhances microgel utility but is limited by network properties.
Functional group availability impacts microgel interactions and performance.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate how microgel architecture and solvent quality affect functional group mobility and accessibility.
To determine the minimum functional groups required for efficient charge transfer.
To optimize network topology for redox-active microgels in energy storage.

Main Methods:

Coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations were employed.
Segmental mobility and functional group accessibility were assessed.
The hopping mechanism for charge transfer was evaluated.

Main Results:

Microgel architecture and solvent quality significantly influence functional group accessibility.
Optimal network topologies were identified for enhanced charge capacity.
Minimum functional group densities for charge transfer were estimated.

Conclusions:

Understanding polymer network properties is key to designing functional microgels.
Simulation-based insights can guide the development of high-performance microgels for energy applications.
This work provides a framework for optimizing microgel design for redox-flow batteries.