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Exploring Polymer Science: From Nanohydrogels to Particle Technology

Delve into the world of polymer science, covering topics like porous particles, crosslinkers, and charge manipulation. Learn about polymer economics, petrochemical industry, and material innovations. Discover how chemistry, engineering, and physics intersect in this fascinating field.

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Exploring Polymer Science: From Nanohydrogels to Particle Technology

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  3. Particle Technology NanoHydrogels Porous Particles Increasing Crosslinker + + + + + + Increasing Charge + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Vent CO2 2VP/ Sty Add CO2 MMA microvoid DeSimone et. al. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2002, 15198-15207

  4. Goretex Open pore structure maintained aftercoating due to excellent wetting leadingto conformal coating

  5. Pt-free Electrode Science2008, 321, 671

  6. Balloon Angioplasty Balloon Angioplasty without stent Balloon Angioplasty with stent From http://www.Angioplasty.org

  7. Materials Biopolymers Carbon Nanotubes Polymer fibers: stronger than steel! Packaging Lubricants

  8. What is polymer science? • Chemistry • Organic • Inorganic • Physical • Analytical • Biochemistry • Pharmacology • Theoretical • Physics • Static • Dynamic • Engineering / Material Science • Transport • Reaction engineering • Separations • Rheology • Fracture mechanics • Composites • Etc.

  9. What is polymer science? • Derivation poly - meros “many” - “parts” • Polymerization

  10. Classifications InorganicNatural Synthetic OrganicNatural Synthetic Clays Sand tc. Silicones Silanes Phosphazenes etc. Polysaccharides (Carbohydrates) Proteins DNA Natural Rubber Silk etc. Polyolefins Polyesters Polyurethanes Nylons etc.

  11. Economics • 53 billion pounds of synthetic polymers produced annually (1989) • 200 lbs / person / year • 1991 : 63 billion pounds • 1995 : 76 billion pounds • 2000 : 103.1 billion pounds • 60% of all chemists directly involved with polymers • Contributes positively to the trade imbalance

  12. Petrochemical Industry • The petrochemical industry is 90% based on 7 raw materials • The Basic Seven

  13. U.S. Ethylene Demand (2001)

  14. Top Ten HDPE Capacities in the US (2002) Millions of Pounds

  15. Post 9/11 Security Issues • Potential financial impact of terrorism on the US Chemical Industry • Interdependencies…

  16. Polymer Parameters • Chemical structure • Chemical composition and distribution • Sequence length and distribution • Molecular weight and distribution • Chain isomerism • Topology • Morphology • Additives • Cost

  17. Chemical Composition

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