Download or read book Cyclic Polymers written by E.R. Semlyen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Synthetic polymers based on long chain molecules have been investigated intensively for over 50 years. They have found important applications as plastics, fibres, rubbers and other materials. The chain molecules may be simple linear structures or they may be branched or cross-linked. During the past decade, sharp fractions of the first synthetic cyclic polymer have been prepared. These fractions of cyclic poly(dimethyl siloxane) consist of ring molecules containing hundreds of skeletal bonds. Some of their properties have been found to be quite different from those of the corresponding linear polymers. Synthetic cyclic polymers, including cyclic polystyrene, have joined the naturally occurring circular DNAs as examples of substantially large ring molecules. This book aims to review current knowledge of cyclic polymers and biological ring macromolecules. In addition, it discusses theories of cyclic macromolecules and describes cyclization processes involving long chain molecules. Since 1865, when Kekule proposed a simple ring structure for benzene, larger and larger ring molecules have been synthesized in the laboratory and discovered in nature. Many more examples are to be expected in the future. In time, large ring molecules should take their proper place alongside long chain molecules as one of the two possible constituent structural units of polymers.
Download or read book Cyclic Polymers written by J. A. Semlyen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2000-08-31 with total page 804 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cyclic Polymers (Second Edition) reviews the many recent advances in this rapidly expanding subject since the publication of the first edition in 1986. The preparation, characterisation, properties and applications of a wide range of organic and inorganic cyclic oligomers and polymers are described in detail, together with many examples of catenanes and rotaxanes. The importance of large cyclics in biological chemistry and molecular biology is emphasised by a wide coverage of circular DNA, cyclic peptides and cyclic oligosaccharides and polysaccharides. Experimental techniques and theoretical aspects of cyclic polymers are included, as well as examples of their uses such as ring opening polymerisation reactions to give commercially important materials. This book covers a wide range of topics which should be of interest to many scientific research workers (for example, in polymer science, chemistry and molecular biology), as well as providing a reference text for undergraduate and graduate students.
Download or read book Cyclic Polymers written by E.R. Semlyen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-05-08 with total page 804 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cyclic Polymers (Second Edition) reviews the many recent advances in this rapidly expanding subject since the publication of the first edition in 1986. The preparation, characterisation, properties and applications of a wide range of organic and inorganic cyclic oligomers and polymers are described in detail, together with many examples of catenanes and rotaxanes. The importance of large cyclics in biological chemistry and molecular biology is emphasised by a wide coverage of circular DNA, cyclic peptides and cyclic oligosaccharides and polysaccharides. Experimental techniques and theoretical aspects of cyclic polymers are included, as well as examples of their uses such as ring opening polymerisation reactions to give commercially important materials. This book covers a wide range of topics which should be of interest to many scientific research workers (for example, in polymer science, chemistry and molecular biology), as well as providing a reference text for undergraduate and graduate students.
Download or read book Topological Polymer Chemistry Progress Of Cyclic Polymer In Syntheses Properties And Functions written by Yasuyuki Tezuka and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2012-12-17 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are examples aplenty in the macroscopic world that demonstrate the form of objects directing their functions and properties. On the other hand, the fabrication of extremely small objects having precisely defined structures has only recently become an attractive challenge, which is now opening the door to nanoscience and nanotechnology.In the field of synthetic polymer chemistry, a number of critical breakthroughs have been achieved during the first decade of this century to produce an important class of polymers having a variety of cyclic and multicyclic topologies. These developments now offer unique opportunities in polymer materials design to create unprecedented properties and functions simply based on the form, i.e. topology, of polymer molecules.In this book on topological polymer chemistry, the important developments in this growing area will be collected for the first time, with particular emphasis on new conceptual insights for polymer chemistry and polymer materials. The book will systematically review topological polymer chemistry from basic aspects to practice, and give a broad overview of cyclic polymers covering new synthesis, structure characterization, basic properties/functions and the eventual applications.
Download or read book Topological Polymer Chemistry written by Yasuyuki Tezuka and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2013 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are examples aplenty in the macroscopic world that demonstrate the form of objects directing their functions and properties. On the other hand, the fabrication of extremely small objects having precisely defined structures has only recently become an attractive challenge, which is now opening the door to nanoscience and nanotechnology. In the field of synthetic polymer chemistry, a number of critical breakthroughs have been achieved during the first decade of this century to produce an important class of polymers having a variety of cyclic and multicyclic topologies. These developments now offer unique opportunities in polymer materials design to create unprecedented properties and functions simply based on the form, i.e. topology, of polymer molecules. In this book on topological polymer chemistry, the important developments in this growing area will be collected for the first time, with particular emphasis on new conceptual insights for polymer chemistry and polymer materials. The book will systematically review topological polymer chemistry from basic aspects to practice, and give a broad overview of cyclic polymers covering new synthesis, structure characterization, basic properties/functions and the eventual applications.
Download or read book Cyclic Polymers written by E. R. Semlyen and published by . This book was released on 2014-01-15 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Essential Handbook of Polymer Terms and Attributes written by Munmaya K Mishra and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-07-30 with total page 755 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Essential Handbook of Polymer Terms and Attributes not only acts as an encyclopaedia of polymer science but also fosters an appreciation for the significance of polymers in fields including materials science, chemistry, engineering, and medicine. This book serves as an excellent reference book, covering every possible term and attribution associated with the vast and diverse field of polymers. This comprehensive volume serves as a vital resource for researchers working in industry and academia, offering a clear and concise exploration of polymer science with the most essential reference data available. Each polymer term is defined in a straightforward manner, ensuring that readers of all levels can grasp the concepts. The book goes beyond mere definitions, providing context and insights into the applications, properties, and synthesis. Bringing polymer terms and attributes together in one place, the book provides a broad knowledge of polymer science and facilitates idea generation for researchers and students embarking on projects related to a specific field of polymer science. Key features: This book covers all possible terms associated with the field of “polymers" and related areas, granting readers a comprehensive understanding of the entire spectrum of polymers. The organization of the book follows an alphabetical format, enabling quick and convenient access to specific terms. Each polymer term is clearly defined with a figure or scheme as needed, allowing readers to visualize the structures, processes, and applications involved. This book is written for science students, chemists, polymer scientists, chemical engineers, pharmaceutical scientists, biomedical scientists, biotechnologists, product formulators, materials scientists, and scientists working on polymers.
Download or read book Single Chain Polymer Nanoparticles written by José A. Pomposo and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-08-18 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first book on this important and emerging topic presents an overview of the very latest results obtained in single-chain polymer nanoparticles obtained by folding synthetic single polymer chains, painting a complete picture from synthesis via characterization to everyday applications. The initial chapters describe the synthetics methods as well as the molecular simulation of these nanoparticles, while subsequent chapters discuss the analytical techniques that are applied to characterize them, including size and structural characterization as well as scattering techniques. The final chapters are then devoted to the practical applications in nanomedicine, sensing, catalysis and several other uses, concluding with a look at the future for such nanoparticles. Essential reading for polymer and materials scientists, materials engineers, biochemists as well as environmental chemists.
Download or read book Bioinspired Materials Science and Engineering written by Guang Yang and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-08-21 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative introduction to the science and engineering of bioinspired materials Bioinspired Materials Science and Engineering offers a comprehensive view of the science and engineering of bioinspired materials and includes a discussion of biofabrication approaches and applications of bioinspired materials as they are fed back to nature in the guise of biomaterials. The authors also review some biological compounds and shows how they can be useful in the engineering of bioinspired materials. With contributions from noted experts in the field, this comprehensive resource considers biofabrication, biomacromolecules, and biomaterials. The authors illustrate the bioinspiration process from materials design and conception to application of bioinspired materials. In addition, the text presents the multidisciplinary aspect of the concept, and contains a typical example of how knowledge is acquired from nature, and how in turn this information contributes to biological sciences, with an accent on biomedical applications. This important resource: Offers an introduction to the science and engineering principles for the development of bioinspired materials Includes a summary of recent developments on biotemplated formation of inorganic materials using natural templates Illustrates the fabrication of 3D-tumor invasion models and their potential application in drug assessments Explores electroactive hydrogels based on natural polymers Contains information on turning mechanical properties of protein hydrogels for biomedical applications Written for chemists, biologists, physicists, and engineers, Bioinspired Materials Science and Engineering contains an indispensible resource for an understanding of bioinspired materials science and engineering.
Download or read book Controlled and Living Polymerizations written by Krzysztof Matyjaszewski and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-12-23 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a highly prestigious and knowledgeable team of top scientists in the field, this book provides an overview of the current status of controlled/living polymerization, combining the synthetic, mechanistic and application-oriented aspects. From the contents: * Anionic Vinyl Polymerization * Carbocationic Polymerization * Radical Polymerization * Coordinative Polymerization of Olefins * Ring-Opening Polymerization of Heterocycles * Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization * Macromolecular Architectures * Complex Functional Macromolecules * Synthesis of Block and Graft Copolymers * Bulk and Solution Structures of Block Copolymers * Industrial Applications While some of the material is based on chapters taken from the four-volume work "Macromolecular Engineering", it is completely updated and rewritten to reflect the focus of this monograph. Must-have knowledge for polymer and organic chemists, plastics technologists, materials scientists and chemical engineers.
Download or read book Polymeric Biomaterials written by Severian Dumitriu and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-01-17 with total page 920 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biomaterials have had a major impact on the practice of contemporary medicine and patient care. Growing into a major interdisciplinary effort involving chemists, biologists, engineers, and physicians, biomaterials development has enabled the creation of high-quality devices, implants, and drug carriers with greater biocompatibility and biofunctiona
Download or read book The Preparation and Properties of Some Cyclic Polymers written by Robert Dadd Campling Richards and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alkoxyamine Initiators for Nitroxide Mediated Radical Polymerization written by Jean K. Ruehl and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 990 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Zwitterionic Polymerization for the Synthesis of High Molecular Weight Cyclic Polymers written by Hayley A. Brown and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Topological isomerism in macromolecules represents a fascinating field of study. Linear polymers form the basis of much of the current scientific understanding of bulk polymer behavior due to their simple structure and synthetic accessibility. In contrast, cyclic polymers remain poorly understood due to the difficulty in generating sufficient quantities of pure samples; in particular, high molecular weight samples where phenomena related to entanglement could be observed have eluded polymer chemists until recently. Among the several strategies employed for the synthesis of high molecular weight cyclic polymers, recent reports have highlighted the utility of zwitterionic ring-opening polymerization (ZROP). Efforts to understand the N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) mediated ring-opening of strained lactones have led to the development of several mechanistic models. Kinetic studies on the NHC-mediated polymerization of [epsilon]-caprolactone (CL) and [delta]-valerolactone (VL) were conducted to account for the notably high molecular weight cyclic polyerms generated. While the two monomer systems are closely related and polymerize with the same NHC initiators, a difference in the dependence of the reaction rate on monomer is observed. A general mechanism is proposed for the polymerization of VL. Exploiting the utility of ZROP to generate high molecular weight poly([epsilon]-caprolactone) allowed for a comparative study on the bulk crystallization of cyclic PCL and linear PCL across a range of molecular weights. WAXS and SAXS studies show that linear and cyclic PCL exhibit the same global and local crystalline structure but that cyclic PCL crystallizes more rapidly than linear PCL. Isothermal DSC crystallization kinetic studies support this observation and indicate that the difference in crystallization rate increases with increasing molecular weight. Approximating the equilibrium melting temperature of these samples using the Hoffmann-Weeks method indicates that there is no significant difference in Tm0 between cyclic and linear PCL. In an attempt to broaden the scope of initiators for the ZROP of strained lactones, the use of amidines for the polymerization of lactide was explored. 1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0] undec-7-ene (DBU) and 1,5-Diazabicyclo[4.3.0]non-5-ene (DBN) were shown to mediate the ZROP of lactide to give predominantly cyclic poly(lactide) (PLA). A notable solvent effect with no polymerization occurring in neat tetrahydrofuran (THF), fast polymerization with formation of significant amounts of linear PLA in dichloromethane (DCM), and moderate rate of polymerization with minimal formation of linear PLA in THF:DCM blends. DFT computations suggest that the formation of a neutral tricyclic species, a zwitterionic species, and a ketene-aminal are energetically feasible. This ketene-aminal is thought to be the source of the linear PLA observed. Our efforts to develop a more hydrolytically stable family of cyclic polymers led to the investigation of the ZROP of strained cyclic carbosiloxanes. NHC-mediated polymerization of 2,2,5,5-tetramethyl-2,5-disila-1-oxacyclopentane occurs rapidly to give polymers with molecular weights exceeding 106 g/mol. While these polymerizations are difficult to control, the cyclic topology of the resulting polymers could be confirmed by comparative dilute solution viscosity studies and MALDI-TOF MS. As a complimentary strategy to the use of neutral nucleophiles to initiate anionic-like zwitterionic polymerization, neutral Lewis acids were tested for the electrophilic zwitterionic ring opening polymerization (EZROP) of strained heterocycles. Polymerization of 2-ethyl-2-oxaline proceeds slowly at elevated temperature with boron-based Lewis acids to give HF-capped linear chains, determined by MALDI-TOF MS. In contrast, the polymerization of 3,3-dimethyloxetane proceeds very rapidly at room temperature with B(C6F5)3 to give a mixture of polymer products likely resulting from methyl scrambling between chains.
Download or read book Synthetic Polymer Chemistry written by Zheng Zhao and published by Royal Society of Chemistry. This book was released on 2019-09-09 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The increasing demand for polymers with new structures and functions has inspired the development of new synthetic techniques. This book focuses on breakthroughs and progress in synthetic polymer chemistry, providing efficient tools for the synthesis of linear and topological polymers. Synthetic Polymer Chemistry will be a valuable reference for those working in polymer chemistry, as well as students and researchers interested in opto-electronic, biological and materials sciences.
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Download or read book Synthesis and Applications of Copolymers written by Anbanandam Parthiban and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-06-23 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding the reactivity of monomers is crucial in creating copolymers and determining the outcome of copolymerization. Covering the fundamental aspects of polymerization, Synthesis and Applications of Copolymers explores the reactivity of monomers and reaction conditions that ensure that the newly formed polymeric materials exhibit desired properties. Referencing a wide-range of disciplines, the book provides researchers, students, and scientists with the preparation of a diverse variety of copolymers and their recent developments, with a particular focus on copolymerization, crystallization, and techniques like nanoimprinting and micropatterning.
