Polymers Synthesis and Characterization

• Other Authors: Rusen, Edina (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2023
• Subjects: Technology: general issues; History of engineering & technology; intramolecular charge transfer; copolymers; π − π stacking; direct arylation polycondensation; and excitonic state; sodium alginate; starch; kaolin; free radical polymerization; superabsorbent composites; characterization; swelling behavior; polyurea-polyurethane; nanocomposite; ballistic protection; coatings; mechanical properties; multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs); Hopkinson bar; polyethylene; olefin polymerization; Ziegler-Natta; polyvinyl chloride; beta-cyclodextrin; emulsion polymerization; adsorption kinetics; adsorption isotherms; bisphenol A adsorption; one-pot method; polyamide; elastomer; PPG diamine; damping property; PC-PDMS copolymer; melt polycondensation; miscibility; equilibrium transesterification level; conversion; host-guest strategy; hydrophobically associating water-soluble polymers; rheological behaviors; salt tolerance; β-cyclodextrin; coordination polymer; crystal structure analysis; entanglement; luminescence; benzoxazines cure; phosphazenes; flame retardant; catalysis; thermal analysis; molecular brushes; polyimide; poly(ε-caprolactone); ATRP; ROP; CuAAC; cis-1,4 selective; 1,3-butadiene; α-diimine cobalt complexes; copolymerization; π-π stacking interactions; styrene-acrylic emulsion; cooperated; reverse iodine transfer polymerization; polymeric emulsifier; polyurethanes; xanthan gum; titanium dioxide; atomic force microscopy; X-Ray diffraction; agro-industrial waste; GC-MS/MS spectrometry; IR spectrometry; PHB; polyethylene terephthalate recycling; polyurethane; binder; polymeric composite; rocket propellant; subscale rocket motor; eco-friendly; nanoparticles; chemical warfare agents; sulfur mustard (HD); dimethyl methylphosphonate (DMMP); biological agents; nanocomposite films; decontamination; antimicrobial materials; peeling; active coatings; RAFT polymerization; poly(stearyl acrylate); poly(octadecyl acrylate); semi-crystalline polymer; side chain crystalline polymer; end group effect; soybean oil fatty acids; bubble column reactor; microwave reactor; lowest energetic consumption; color; rheology; "green" chelates; complexing agents; strippable coating; surface decontamination; heavy metal; radioactive material; radionuclide; polyisoprene; oligopeptide length; distribution; terminal block; post-metallocene catalyst; ethylene; 1-olefin; styrenic monomer; α,ω-alkenol; HCN polymers; cyanide polymerization; microwave-driven polymerization; nanofibers; multifunctional materials; low-energy electron beam; fluorescence; polymer dosimeter; radiofluorogenic; 3D dosimetry; glycidyl methacrylate; styrene; kinetic modeling; RAFT copolymerization; curing agent; epoxyurethane oligomer; oligotetramethylene oxide diol; synthesis; bromination; Gabriel reaction; poly(methyl methacrylate); high molecular weight; polymerization; application; aza-Michael addition; comb-like polymer; non-ionic waterborne polyester; hydrolysis resistance; polypyrrole nanoparticles; NIR laser irradiation; photothermal modeling; photothermal transduction efficiency; overall heat transfer coefficient; thermally self-healing; PET; linear polyurethane; Diels-Alder reaction; sustainability; silica; sand; polymer; composite; synthetic; sheets; polyhydroxyalkanoates; mixed microbial cultures; extraction; sodium hypochlorite; dimethyl carbonate; chloroform; disperse dyes; polyester fabrics; microwave irradiation; ultraviolet protection factor; biodegradable polyesters; TBD; organic catalyst; apigenin; Box-Behnken design; antioxidant; chitosan; epoxy resin; epoxy oligomer; phosphazene; bisphenol F; glass transition temperature; gelatin; poly(vinylpyrrolidone); hydrogel; radiation crosslinking; interpenetrating network; starch bio-composite; environmental concern; natural resource; biodegradability; antimicrobial activity; dosimetric properties; tissue-equivalent phantom; absorbed dose; IA-PAE; radiation therapy; polymers; nanosuspension; solubility; bioavailability; anti-solvent precipitation; in vitro drug dissolution; ciprofloxacin (CIP); levofloxacin (LEV); bimetallic; limestone; alginate; adsorption
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Polymer science represents a domain of great interest due to the possible applications of polymers in areas that range from the most common to those that are high-tech. To achieve this, synthesis and characterization techniques, as well as the correlation of the chemical structure and morphology with their properties, is critical. From the perspective of synthesis, there are two strategies for obtaining polymers: step-growth (polyaddition, polycondensation, and reversible-deactivation radical polymerization) and chain polymerization (radical polymerization, coordinative polymerization, and cationic and anionic polymerization).The advancement of polymer applications continues to lead to the expansion of the synthesis and characterization techniques that can be facilitated by novel, smart, multifunctional polymers. There is a correlation between structure, composition, morphology, and properties of applications that leads to substantial benefits for specific applications.This Special Issue will establish a collection of articles and reviews that follow the latest developments in polymer synthesis, their characterization techniques, and the correlation between structure and properties.