Melts of Linear Polymers in Fast Flows
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.0c00693
Abstract: We report on recent progress in our understanding of the rheological behavior of polymer melts, resulting from the work of several investigators, mostly on fast extensional flows. They contributed ... read more here.
Keywords: melts linear; polymers fast; fast flows; linear polymers ... See more keywords
Sewing Hydrogels: Adhesion of Hydrogels Utilizing in Situ Polymerization of Linear Polymers inside Gel Networks
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.9b01084
Abstract: Hydrogel materials attract much attention due to their high potential as artificial tissues including muscles and cartilages. For these applications, hydrogels must possess high mechanical strength, and adhesive systems for the adhesion of hydrogels to… read more here.
Keywords: polymerization linear; linear polymers; situ polymerization; adhesion hydrogels ... See more keywords
PolyCOFs: A New Class of Freestanding Responsive Covalent Organic Framework Membranes with High Mechanical Performance
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DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.9b00212
Abstract: Traditional covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are prepared via polymerization based on small molecular monomers. However, the employment of polymers as building blocks to construct COFs has not been reported yet. Herein, we create a new… read more here.
Keywords: new class; polycofs new; covalent; linear polymers ... See more keywords
A Rational Entry to Cyclic Polymers via Selective Cyclization by Self-Assembly and Topology Transformation of Linear Polymers.
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DOI: 10.1021/jacs.7b01151
Abstract: A simple and effective synthetic route to cyclic polymers has been developed based on the following sequence: (i) selective cyclization of two self-complementary sec-ammonium-containing crown ether monomers to afford [c2] daisy-chain bifunctional initiators, (ii) living… read more here.
Keywords: selective cyclization; cyclic polymers; linear polymers; topology ... See more keywords
Telodendrimers: Promising Architectural Polymers for Drug Delivery
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules25173995
Abstract: Architectural complexity has played a key role in enhancing the efficacy of nanocarriers for a variety of applications, including those in the biomedical field. With the continued evolution in designing macromolecules-based nanoparticles for drug delivery,… read more here.
Keywords: drug delivery; promising architectural; linear polymers; drug ... See more keywords
Topological Disentanglement of Linear Polymers under Tension
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DOI: 10.3390/polym12112580
Abstract: We develop a theoretical description of the topological disentanglement occurring when torus knots reach the ends of a semiflexible polymer under tension. These include decays into simpler knots and total unknotting. The minimal number of… read more here.
Keywords: chain; disentanglement; linear polymers; topological disentanglement ... See more keywords