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Polymer Synthesis CHEM 421

This document discusses various topics related to polymer synthesis including: 1. It provides examples of different types of polymers like nano hydrogels, porous particles, and coatings. 2. It discusses different polymer synthesis techniques like increasing crosslinker or charge and adding/venting carbon dioxide. 3. It outlines some key areas of polymer science like organic and inorganic chemistry, physics, engineering, and materials science.

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Polymer Synthesis CHEM 421

This document discusses various topics related to polymer synthesis including: 1. It provides examples of different types of polymers like nano hydrogels, porous particles, and coatings. 2. It discusses different polymer synthesis techniques like increasing crosslinker or charge and adding/venting carbon dioxide. 3. It outlines some key areas of polymer science like organic and inorganic chemistry, physics, engineering, and materials science.

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F-22 Polymer Synthesis

CHEM 421
B-2 Polymer Synthesis
CHEM 421
Particle Technology Polymer Synthesis
CHEM 421

Nano Hydrogels
Porous Particles
Increasing Crosslinker
Increasing Charge

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+ + + +
+ + + + + +
+ ++ + + ++ +
++ + ++ +
+ + + +
++ + ++ +
+ + ++ + + ++
DeSimone et. al. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2002, 15198-15207

2VP/ Add CO2 MMA Vent CO2


Sty
microvoid
Goretex Polymer Synthesis
CHEM 421

Open pore structure maintained after


coating due to excellent wetting leading
to conformal coating
Pt-free Electrode Polymer Synthesis
CHEM 421

Science 2008, 321, 671


Balloon Angioplasty Polymer Synthesis
CHEM 421

Balloon Angioplasty
without stent

Balloon Angioplasty with


stent
From http://www.Angioplasty.org
Materials Biopolymers
Polymer Synthesis
CHEM 421

Carbon Nanotubes

Polymer fibers: stronger than steel!

Packaging

Lubricants
What is polymer science? Polymer Synthesis
CHEM 421

• Chemistry
– Organic
– Inorganic
– Physical
– Analytical
– Biochemistry
– Pharmacology
– Theoretical
• Physics
– Static
– Dynamic
• Engineering / Material Science
– Transport
– Reaction engineering
– Separations
– Rheology
– Fracture mechanics
– Composites
– Etc.
What is polymer science? Polymer Synthesis
CHEM 421

• Derivation
poly - meros
“many” - “parts”

• Polymerization
Classifications Polymer Synthesis
CHEM 421

Inorganic Organic

Natural Synthetic Natural Synthetic


Clays Silicones Polysaccharides Polyolefins
Sand Silanes (Carbohydrates) Polyesters
tc. Phosphazenes Proteins Polyurethanes
etc. DNA Nylons
Natural Rubber etc.
Silk
etc.
Economics Polymer Synthesis
CHEM 421

• 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
Petrochemical Industry Polymer Synthesis
CHEM 421

• The petrochemical industry is 90%


based on 7 raw materials
• The Basic Seven
U.S. Ethylene Demand (2001) Polymer Synthesis
CHEM 421

LLDPE 13.9%

LDPE 13.3%

Other 3.3%

Vinyl acetate 2.1%

Alpha olefins 7%

Ethylbenzene/Styrene 6%

Ethanol 0.8%

Ethylene dichloride / Vinyl


chloride 15.3%
Ethylene oxide / ethylene
glycol 12.8%
HDPE 25.6%
Top Ten HDPE Capacities in Polymer Synthesis
the US (2002) CHEM 421

3500
Millions of Pounds

3000

2500

2000

1500

1000

500

0
CPC Exxon- Formosa Atofina Basell
Mobile
Post 9/11 Security Issues Polymer Synthesis
CHEM 421

• Potential financial impact of terrorism


on the US Chemical Industry
• Interdependencies…
Polymer Parameters Polymer Synthesis
CHEM 421

• Chemical structure
– Chemical composition and distribution
– Sequence length and distribution
• Molecular weight and distribution
• Chain isomerism
• Topology
• Morphology
• Additives
• Cost
Chemical Composition Polymer Synthesis
CHEM 421

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