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Showing 1 to 20 of 91 for “"Polymer Networks"”.
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Simulated Associating Polymer Networks
<p>Telechelic associating polymer networks consist of polymer chains terminated by endgroups that have a different chemical composition than the polymer backbone. When dissolved in a solution, the endgroups cluster together to form aggregates. At low temperature, a strongly connected reversible …
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Dynamics of associative polymer networks
Associative polymer networks are a versatile class of materials as demonstrated by their use in a wide variety of applications including biomaterials, viscosity modifiers and underwater adhesives. The viscoelastic and transport properties displayed by these associative networks can be tuned by …
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Enhanced thermal conductivity in polymer networks
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'Closed Access', the embargo will last until 2024-08-01
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Structural modeling of dynamic polymer networks
Polymer network based gels are an important class of materials with a wide range of applications. Dynamic polymer networks, which crosslink via the formation of reversible bonds, in particular have great potential as stimuli responsive, mechanically tunable, and self-healing materials. Many …
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RAFT Polymer Networks as a 4D Platform
… aims to explore the field of RAFT-based living polymer networks (LPNs) by studying their behaviour and finding novel 4D transformations and other techniques. In doing so, I undertook a number of different projects, each exploring a different aspect of LPNs. This begins by studying the effects of …
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Transport and segmental relaxation in polymer networks
Transport phenomena and mechanical properties of polymer networks play a pivotal role in enabling advanced material applications, including energy storage, ion separation, and polymer recycling. This thesis explores the transport mechanisms of ions and penetrants in polymer networks and the …
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Ideal reversible polymer networks : theory and applications
Hydrogels are crosslinked polymer networks with high water contents that can be designed to have similar properties as native tissue. Due to the tunability and unique properties of this class of materials, they are considered ideal biomaterials and have been explored for a variety of tissue …
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Dynamics and mechanics of associating polymer networks
Associating polymers have attracted much interest in a variety of applications such as selfhealing materials, biomaterials, rheological modifiers, and actuators. The interplay of polymer topology and sticker chemistry presents significant challenges in understanding the physics of associating …
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Diels-Alder thermoreversible polymer networks and their nanocomposites
L'abstract è presente nell'allegato / the abstract is in the attachment
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Novel hydrogel copolymers and semi-interpenetraing polymer networks
Interpenetrating polymer networks (lPN's), have been defined as a combination of two polymers each in network form, at least one of which has been synthesised and / or crosslinked in the presence of the other. A semi-lPN, is formed when only one of the polymers in the system is crosslinked, the …
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Structural relaxation and penetrant diffusion in polymer networks
Submission original under an indefinite embargo labeled 'Open Access'. The submission was exported from vireo on 2025-02-04 without embargo terms
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ELECTRODEPOSITION OF POLYMER NETWORKS (EPON) AS CONFORMAL ULTRATHIN COATINGS
… energy storage devices, electrolyte-type polymeric interfaces between battery components such as the active electrode material and solid electrolyte could overcome some of these incompatibility detriments and the increase in contact resistance over long-term operation. However, existing …
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3D tracking of solute dynamics in heterogeneous polymer networks
Submission original under an indefinite embargo labeled 'Open Access'. The submission was exported from vireo on 2025-10-19 without embargo terms
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Rational design of polymer networks and bottlebrush block copolymers
Chapter 1: Introduction to Polymer Networks and Bottlebrush Block Copolymers We introduce polymer networks and the contribution of this author's thesis in the context of new polymer gel design and analysis of topological defects. We also introduce block copolymers and the key architectural …
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Graphene/Oxide Interactions with Polymer Networks Modeled Using Molecular Dynamics
… has shown great promise as an additive to Polymer Matrix Composites (PMCs) for material property enhancement. Achieving homogeneous dispersion of the graphene platelets within a polymeric network is critical to realizing these enhancements. Research has shown that achieving homogeneous …
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Collagen and hyaluronic acid interpenetrating polymer networks for tissue engineering
Interpenetrating Polymer Networks (IPNs) represent a strategy for combining the properties of several polymeric materials into a single network. In this thesis, collagen and methacrylated hyaluronic acid are combined in IPNs to produce a range of new biocompatible. The fabrication method allows for …
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Advances in the Synthesis and Application of Dynamic Covalent Polymer Networks
… is an important strategy. Thermoplastics (linear polymers) and Thermosets (crosslinked polymer networks) are two main categories of plastic materials. Thermosets have excellent chemical stability, strength, and durability but cannot be recycled. On the other hand, thermoplastics are recyclable, …
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