Polymer Networks: From Plastics and Gels to Porous Frameworks.
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A unifying overview of the fundamentals of polymer network synthesis, structure, and properties is provided, tying together recent trends in the field that are not always associated with classical polymer networks, such as the advent of crystalline "framework" materials.Abstract:
Polymer networks, which are materials composed of many smaller components-referred to as "junctions" and "strands"-connected together via covalent or non-covalent/supramolecular interactions, are arguably the most versatile, widely studied, broadly used, and important materials known. From the first commercial polymers through the plastics revolution of the 20th century to today, there are almost no aspects of modern life that are not impacted by polymer networks. Nevertheless, there are still many challenges that must be addressed to enable a complete understanding of these materials and facilitate their development for emerging applications ranging from sustainability and energy harvesting/storage to tissue engineering and additive manufacturing. Here, we provide a unifying overview of the fundamentals of polymer network synthesis, structure, and properties, tying together recent trends in the field that are not always associated with classical polymer networks, such as the advent of crystalline "framework" materials. We also highlight recent advances in using molecular design and control of topology to showcase how a deep understanding of structure-property relationships can lead to advanced networks with exceptional properties.read more
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