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Introduction to Polymers
Chapter 1. Concepts and Nomenclature
Department of Energy Science and Engineering
Chiyoung Park
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Macromolecular Concept
Leading organic chemists such as Emil Fischer and Heinrich Wieland believed that
the measured high molecular weights were only apparent values caused by the aggregation of
small molecules into colloids

Heinrich Otto Wieland H. Staudinger


(1877-1957) (1881-1965)
1927, Nobel Prize 1953, Noble Prize

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In the 1930s, Marvel and coworkers uncovered some of the earliest evidence to support Staudinger’s revelatory
“Polymer Hypothesis” in their investigation of halogenated alkyl dimethylamines. The authors discovered that during
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confirmed the formation of linear polymers instead of the previously proposed cyclic dimers.

[1] E.R. Littmann, C.S. Marvel, J. Am. Chem. Soc, 1930, 52, 287-294.
[2] C.F. Gibbs, E.R. Littmann, C.S. Marvel, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1933, 55, 753-757.
[3] M.R. Lehman, C.D. Thompson, C.S. Marvel, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1933, 55, 1977-1981.
[4] G. W. Coates et al., Alkaline-stable Anion Exchange Membranes: A Review of Synthetic Approaches. Prog. Polym. Sci.
2020, 100, 101177.
Herman Staudinger
Paul Flory
1953 : for his 1974 : for his fundamental
discoveries in the field achievements, both
of macromolecular 1963: for their discoveries in the field of the theoretical and experimental,
chemistry chemistry and technology of high polymers in the physical chemistry of
the macromolecules

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1991: for discovering that methods


developed for studying order phenomena
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in simple systems can be generalized to
metathesis method in organic synthesis
more complex forms of matter, in
particular to liquid crystals and polymers
1.1. The Origins of Polymer Science & The Polymer Industry

Cold Drawn
1.2. Basic Definition
Polymer: a substance composed of molecules which have long sequences of
one or more species of atoms or groups of atoms linked to each other by
primary, usually covalent bonds.
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1) Nomenclature Based on Source (IUPAC)


: The most simple and commonly used nomenclature system is probably that based on the
source of the polymer. Polymers are named by adding the name of the monomer onto the
prefix ‘‘poly’’ without a space or hyphen.

Ethylene  Polyethylene
Acetaldehyde  Polyacetaldehyde
3-methyl-1-pentene  poly(3-methyl-1-pentene)
Vinyl chloride  Poly(vinyl chloride) Monomer = substituted
Propylene oxide  Poly(propylene oxide) parent name or a
Chlorotrifluoroethylene  Poly(chlorotrifluoroethylene) multiworded name
E-caprolactam  Poly(E-caprolactam)
Nomenclature
2) Nomenclature Based on Structure (Non-IUPAC)
: A number of the more common condensation polymers synthesized from two different
monomers have been named by a semisystematic, structure-based nomenclature system
other than the more recent IUPAC system. The name of the polymer is obtained by
following the prefix poly without a space or hyphen with parentheses enclosing the name of
the structural grouping attached to the parent compound. The parent compound is the
particular member of the class of the polymer—the particular ester, amide, urethane, and
so on.
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Classification of Polymers
1. According to the chemical structure
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Homopolymer Copolymer

“Depending on whether there is


one or more repeating units
constituting the polymer”

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Random Copolymer Alternating Copolymer

Block Copolymer Graft Copolymer


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Definition: Star Polymer & Dendrimer
Star polymer  macromolecules & polymers:
공통 extremely large molecules with
ex) tri-star polymer high molecular weight
차이  polymers :
repeating units from polymerization
 macromolecules:
polymerized and non-polymerized
molecules

Dendrimer: Tree-like macromolecules by iterative synthesis


Starburst dendrimer: by divergent synthesis
1.2.2. Homopolymers
<Homopolymer Example>

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Poly(ethylene oxide) Homopolymer Poly(ethylene oxide) Repeating Unit
1.2.2. Homopolymers: Nomenclature
 General methods
1) Structural method: poly + repeating unit (for condensation polymers)
poly (ethylene terephthalate)
two or more words
poly (ethylene terephthalate)
in brackets

vs. polyethylene
2) Source method: poly + monomer (for addition polymers) one word

polyethylene

3) IUPAC
- Poly(chemical structure of repeating unit)

Poly(methylene) Poly(oxyethylene oxyterephthaloyl)

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4) Commercial: Nylon, Teflon, etc.
5) Abbreviations: PE, PP, PVC, PS, PMMA, PET, PC, PPO, etc.
1.2.2. Homopolymers
1.2.2. Homopolymers
1.2.3. Copolymers

Copolymer
- 2 or more different repeat units linked by
covalent in a chain

<Copolymer Example>

<Random Copolymer> <Graft Copolymer>

• Different monomers randomly bonded

<Block Copolymer>

• Different monomers form blocks

<Alternating Copolymer> • Block attached to the side branch

• Different monomers alternately bonded


1.2.3. Copolymers: Nomenclature

Poly(methyl methacrylate)-b-poly(n-butyl acrylate)

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Poly(methyl methacrylate–co–n-butyl methacrylate)-b-


poly(n-butyl acrylate)
1.2.4. Classification of Polymers

Popular classification

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1.2.4. Classification of Polymers
<Linear Polymer> <Branched Polymer> <Crosslinked Polymer>

Form

<HDPE>
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<LDPE> <Crosslinked Polymer>

Example

Characteristic It is well soluble in solvents and softens It does not dissolve in a solvent,
or melts when heated. and only swelling occurs.
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Thermoplastic Resin Thermosetting resin


1.2.4. Classification of Polymers
Isomer

Isotactic Syndiotactic Atactic

Isotactic : When the main chain is placed on one plane," the substituents are
all above or below
Syndiotactic : Substituents alternately present above and below the plane

Atactic : Irregularly arranged substituents


1.3. Molar Mass & Degree of Polymerization
• Many properties of polymers – a strong dependence upon the size of the polymer chains
• Molar mass: the mass of 1 mol of the polymer (g/mol or kg/mol)
• ‘Molecular weight’: still often used instead of molar mass, but is not preferred because it
can be somewhat misleading.  a dimensionless quantity, relative molar mass

• Degree of polymerization (x): the number of repeat units in the polymer chain

• M0: the molar mass of the repeat unit

• For copolymer
- M0 needs to be replaced by 𝑀 (the mean repeat unit molar mass of the copolymer)
- 𝑋 : the mole fraction
- 𝑀 : the molar mass of repeat unit of type ‘j’ in the copolymer
1.3. Molar Mass & Degree of Polymerization
 DP: total number of structural units.
It is closely related to both chain length & molecular weight.

mw of structural unit = 28 g/mol mw of structural unit = 42 g/mol


if DP (n) = 1,000 if DP (n) = 1,000
M.W. = 28 X 1,000 = 86,000 g/mol M.W. = 42 X 1,000 = 42,000 g/mol

mw of structural unit = 86 mw of structural unit = 104 g/mol


if DP (n) = 1,000 if DP (n) = 1,000
M.W. = 86 X 1,000 = 86,000 g/mol M.W. = 104 X 1,000 = 104,000 g/mol
1.3.2. Molar Mass Averages
Molecular masses that are important in determining polymer properties are
the number-average, Mn ( = 1),
the weight-average, Mw ( = 2), and
the z-average, Mz ( = 3), molar mass.

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Polydispersity index (Heterogeneity index)

Polydispersity index (PDI)

The dispersity, formerly the polydispersity index (PDI) or heterogeneity index, is a


measure of the distribution of molecular mass in each polymer sample. PDI of a
polymer is calculated:
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A uniform (monodisperse) collection A non-uniform (polydisperse) collection


PDI = 1 PDI = 1.5~2.0

The dispersity indicates the distribution of individual molecular masses in a batch of polymers
Molecular Structure of Polymers
Types of bonds

(1) Primary covalent (2) Hydrogen bond (3) Dipole interaction

(4) Ionic (4) van der Waals

The distinctions are not always clear-cut, that is, hydrogen bonds may be considered as the
extreme of dipole interactions. The secondary bonds are generally weaker bonds and are
responsible for many of the bonds between different polymer chains (intermolecular bonds).
Molecular Structure of Polymers

Bond distances and strengths


Types of Polymers
Bonding and Molecular Structure

The different types of bonds and their effects on the three-dimensional organization of
a polymer.

These are covalent bonds that These are weak bonds between near-
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link monomers and make up neighbor repeat units, covering a


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the backbone of the polymer. Hydrogen bonds are common here
and cause an impact on the formation
of coils or zig-zag structures.

These bonds hold the three-


dimensional structure of an These are weak intermolecular bonds (those between
individual polymer in place. two different polymers).
Differences between polymer and small molecules
Difference between polymer and small molecule

Difference in molecular weight Give a difference in physical properties

-Ethane has a molecular weight of about 30, while polyethylene is about 30,000 to
500,000.

<Ethane> <Polyethylene>

Notice!!

• Polymers are actually twisted (Random coiled).


• Therefore, the end-to-end distance is often used.
Differences between polymer and small molecules
Difference between polymer and small molecule

1. Difference in viscosity

-A solution in which a low-molecular substance is dissolved has a viscosity similar to that


of a pure solvent as long as the concentration is not large, but the polymer solution
exhibits the viscosity characteristics of a colloidal solution, and the viscosity increases
significantly as the concentration of the solution increases.

Colloid Solution Viscous solution


Differences between polymer and small molecules

2. Through the membrane Membrane


Polymer너모써 통과상
-Low molecule can pass through a membrane
such as cellulose acetate, but polymers
cannot. “Polymer is too big”

-Therefore, it is possible to separate low-


molecule and polymers by dialysis.

Molecule

3. Volatility

-Small molecules evaporate well, but polymers do not.


Differences between polymer and small molecules

4. Wide range of melting points. Polymer Melting Point


Polyamide 210 ~ 215
-Polymers have a very wide range of melting
points. The reason is that it has an Polycarbonate 220 ~ 360
amorphous region and a crystalline region
Poly urethane 150 ~ 180
together.
PTFE 325 ~ 360

5. Molecular weight distribution

-Small molecules have a certain molecular weight. However, since the polymer has a
constant distribution, the molecular weight is expressed as an average value.

“All five reasons are due to the difference in


molecular weight.”
Summary

• Control of polymer structures


• Many properties of polymers – a strong dependence upon the size of
the polymer chains
2024-Spring

Introduction to Polymers
Chapters 2-3
Department of Energy Science and Engineering
Chiyoung Park
parkcy@dgist.ac.kr
E6-512
Key Concepts

Classification of Polymerization Reactions


The Principle of Equal Reactivity
Linear Step Polymerization =
Stepgrowth Polymenzation

Carothers Theory
Kinetics of Step Polymerization
Process
Non-linear Step Polymerization
Gelation Theory
Dendrimers
Hyperbranched Polymers
Chapter 2

Principles of Polymerization
1.3 Polymerization 2.1. Introduction

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Condensation Polymerization

Addition Polymerization
2.2. Classification of Polymerization Reactions

1) Polymer Composition and Structure


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Condensation polymers were those polymers that were formed from polyfunctional
monomers by the various condensation reactions of organic chemistry with the elimination of
some small molecule such as water and HCl.

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2.2. Classification of Polymerization Reactions

1) Polymer Composition and Structure

Condensation polymers

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Polycarbonate
2.2. Classification of Polymerization Reactions

1) Polymer Composition and Structure


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③ Addition polymers were classified by Carothers as those formed from monomers without
the loss of a small molecule.
Unlike condensation polymers, the repeating unit of an addition
polymer has the same composition as the monomer.

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Monomers containing a carbon–carbon double bond, including monomers such as methyl
methacrylate, vinylidene chloride, and 2-butene as well as vinyl chloride and styrene.
2.2. Classification of Polymerization Reactions

1) Polymer Composition and Structure

Addition polymers
2.2. Classification of Polymerization Reactions

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Chemical rxns proceed as a consequence of


collisions during encounters between mutually
reactive functional groups.

The reactivity of a functional group depends


,

upon its collision frequency and not upon the


collision frequency of the molecule to which it
is attached.

Mathematical analysis of polymerizations is


simplified greatly by assuming that the
intrinsic reactivity of a functional group is
independent of molecular size and unaffected
by the reaction of other functional group(s) in
the molecule of monomer from which it is
derived.

This principle of equal reactivity of functional


groups was proposed by Flory

 step polymerization
 chain polymerization (the reactivity of the
active species at the chain end is
independent of the degree of
polymerization)
Chapter 3

Step Polymerization
3.1. Introduction
Brief Communication: How & Why?

Cold Drawn

Julian Hill, who collaborated


with Wallace Carothers in
early polymer discoveries in
the 1930s.
3.1. Introduction
Brief Communication: How & Why?

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3.1. Introduction
Brief Communication: How & Why?

Step polymerization; in most cases, logical extension of simple organic chemistry linking
reactions to chain formation
Organic chemistry

Polymer chemistry


polyesters
polyamides

polyurethanes
polycarbonate
epoxy resins
high performance polymers (Kevlar, PEEK)
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3.2.1. Polycondensation
Linear Step Polymerization: Polyesters

RA2 + RB2
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Recycling: PET

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3.2.1. Polycondensation
Linear Step Polymerization: Polyamides

RA2 + RB2
step polymerization

ARB
step polymerization
3.2.1. Polycondensation
Linear Step Polymerization: Polyethers
• rare example
RA2
• the dehydration of diols
step polymerization • not very controlled

RA2 + RB2 • a much better method for polyethers


step polymerization • polycondensation of dihalides with dialkoxides

• most polyethers are prepared by the ring-opening polymerization of epoxides (Chapter 7)


3.2.1.2. Synthesis of Engineering & High-performance Polymers
by Polycondensation
Aromatic groups: stiffening effect & high stability  improved mechanical properties &
greater resistance to degradation on exposure to heat or radiation

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3.2.1.3. Synthesis of Conducting Polymers by
Polycondensation
3.2.1.3. Synthesis of Polysiloxanes by Polycondensation

• a completely inorganic backbone of –Si-O- bonds


• high thermal stability
3.2.1.3. Synthesis of Polysiloxanes by Polycondensation
Polysiloxanes for flexible applications
3.2.2 Polyaddition

• Step polymerization in which the monomers react together without the elimination of other
molecules are termed polyadditions.

• In contrast to polycondensation, there are relatively few important polymers prepared by


polyaddition, the most important being polyurethanes and epoxy resins.
3.2.2.1 Synthesis of Linear Polyurethanes and Polyureas by
Polyaddition

RA2 + RB2 polyaddition


of diisocyanates with
diols

• proceeds quite rapidly at room temperature (isocyanate groups are highly reactive)
• catalysts often used to increase the rate of polymerization

• popular diisocyanates • many diols


3.2.2.1 Synthesis of Linear Polyurethanes and Polyureas by
Polyaddition

RA2 + RB2 polyaddition


of diisocyanates with
diamines

• proceeds at very high rates


• intimate mixing of the monomers requires specialist high-speed mixing equipment
3.2.2.2 Other polymers by polyaddition
• Diels-Alder reaction of dienes with dienophiles: [4+2] cycloaddition
EWG
EDG

EDG
EWG retro-reaction
@high temperature

RA2 + RB2 polyaddition

ARB polyaddition

ladder polymer
3.2.2.2 Other polymers by polyaddition
• Bismaleimide resin
3.2.3. Theoretical treatment of linear step polymerization

• The principle of equal reactivity of functional groups is fundamental to simplification of the


theoretical treatment of step polymerization and was shown to be valid for the most
common polymerizations by the experimental studies of Flory.

• On this basis, step polymerization involves random reactions occurring between any two
mutually-reactive molecular species.

• Intrinsically, each of the possible reactions is equally probable and their relative
preponderances depend only upon the relative numbers of each type of molecular species
(i.e. monomer, dimer, trimer, etc.).

• This assumption of equal reactivity is implicit in each of the theoretical treatments of step
polymerization

3.2.3.1. Carothers Theory

Carothers Theory
• a simple method to predict the molar mass of polymers by step polymerization
N0: the number of molecules present initially
N: the number of molecules remaining after a time t of polymerization
• Assuming that there are equal numbers of mutually-reactive functional groups

extent of reaction, p

applicable to RA2+RB2, ARB, RA2 polymerizations


in which there is an exact stoichiometric balance in the numbers of
mutually-reactive functional groups
3.2.3.1. Carothers Theory

This equation shows that a high monomer conversion is required


to achieve a high degree of polymerization.
Ex) a monomer conversion, p = 98% is required for Xn = 50
p = 99% is required for Xn = 100
Solid-state polymer electrolytes with in-built fast interfacial transport
for secondary lithium batteries

Nature Energy volume 4, pages365–373 (2019)


3.2.3.1. Carothers Theory
Carothers Equation: the more general form
The number-average molar mass ( ) is related to by

where is the mean molar mass of a monomer unit and is given by

Stoichiometric imbalance  limit the attainable values of

e.g. RA2+RB2 polymerization  RB2 excess

reactant ratio, r; the ratio of the numbers of the two different types of functional
group (A and B)  NA and NB are respectively, the numbers of A and B functional
groups
NA = rNB
 

N0: the number of molecules present initially


3.2.3.1. Carothers Theory
Carothers Equation: the more general form
It’s common practice to define the extent of reaction p in terms of the functional
groups present in minority (i.e. A groups in this case)

NA = rNB

N: the number of molecules remaining


after a time t of polymerization

if r =
3.2.3.2. Kinetics of Step Polymerization
the assumption of equal reactivity of functional groups  simplify the kinetics
the overall rate of reaction as the rate of decrease in the concentration of one or other of the functional
groups, i.e. in general terms for equimolar stoichiometry

general elementary reaction

neglecting elimination products

k’ ; the rate coefficient for the reaction

a true catalyst does not change as the reaction proceeds


 k = k’[catalyst]

equimolar stoichiometry [A] = [B] = c


applicable to no
catalyst reaction
c0 /c = N0 /N

assuming that the reverse reaction


c = c0 at t =0
(i.e. depolymerization) is negligible
3.2.3.2. Kinetics of Step Polymerization
Certain step polymerization are self-catalyzed  one of the types of functional groups also act
as a catalyst (e.g. COOH in a polyesterification)
In the absence of an added catalyst the rate of reaction for such polymerizations is given by

assuming that the A groups catalyze the reaction

equimolar stoichiometry [A] = [B] = c

upon integration over the same limits (c = c0 at t =0)

c0 /c = N0 /N

assuming that the reverse reaction


(i.e. depolymerization) is negligible
3.2.3.2. Kinetics of Step Polymerization

These results further substantiate the validity of the principle of equal reactivity of functional
groups
3.2.3. Ring Formation

the intramolecular reaction of terminal functional groups on the same molecule


3.2.4. Linear Step Polymerization Processes
PET polymerizations
3.2.4. Linear Step Polymerization Processes

Interfacial polymerization
3.2.4. Linear Step Polymerization Processes

H2O
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CCl4

Interfacial polymerization
3.3. Non-linear Step Polymerization

gelation : an abrupt change of the


reacting mixture from a viscous liquid to
a solid gel which shows no tendency to
flow

gel point : the point at which the first


network molecule is formed
3.3.1. Network Polymers

• Network polymers produced by step polymerizations were amongst the first types of
synthetic polymers to be commercialized and often are termed resins.

• The polymerizations must be carried out within a mould to produce the required
artefact.
3.3.1.1. Non-linear Step Polymerization:
Formaldehyde-based resins
Phenolic resin is classified into novolac or resol resin based on the pH and
phenol to formaldehyde ratio used in the reaction.

Novolac type resin : prepared under acidic conditions, and with an excess of
phenol compared to formaldehyde, will be formed.
The shelf life and stability of novolac resins are higher compared with those for
resol resin.
However, an additional catalyst is required to cure novolac resins.

Resol type resins : formed under basic conditions when the molar amount of
formaldehyde exceeds that of phenol.
They are thermosetting resins with methylol and hydroxyl group capable of
forming a cross-linked network without the use of additional curing agents.
This, in itself, represents a significant environmental benefit over novolac resins,
since most curing agents used have toxic effects.
3.3.1.1. Non-linear Step Polymerization:
Formaldehyde-based resins

Novolac resin

Resol resin
3.3.1.1. Non-linear Step Polymerization:
Formaldehyde-based resins
Urea-Formaldehyde resin

Melamine-Formaldehyde resin
3.3.1.1. Non-linear Step Polymerization: Epoxy resins

Epoxy resins are low molecular prepolymers containing epoxide end-groups.

The most important are the diglycidy ether prepolymers prepared by the reaction of
excess epichlorohydrin with bisphenol-A in the presence of a base
3.3.1.2. Non-linear Step Polymerization: Epoxy resins

These prepolymers are either viscous


liquids or solids depending upon the
value of n.
Usually, they are cured by the use of
multifunctional amines which undergo a
polyaddition reaction with the terminal
epoxide groups in the manner indicated
below (for a diamin, f =4)

Epoxy resins are characterized by low shrinkage on curing and find use as adhesives,
electrical insulators, surface coatings and matrix materials for fibre-reinforced
composites
3.3.1.3. Network Polyurethanes
3.3.1.3. Network Polyurethanes
3.3.2 Gelation Theory

gelation : an abrupt change of the reacting mixture from a viscous liquid to a solid gel which shows no
tendency to flow
gel point : the point at which the first network molecule is formed in a non-linear polymerization
3.3.2 Gelation Theory

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3.3.2.1 Carothers Theory of Gelation

fav : the number-average functionality


Ni : the initial number of molecules of monomer i which has functionality fi

 if there are N0 molecules present initially, the total number of functional groups present is N0fav
 if at time t there are N molecules present, then the number of functional
groups that have reacted is 2(N0-N) since the number of molecules decreases by
one for each link produced by the reaction together of two functional groups

fav = 2.0

the critical extent of


reaction pc
Non-linear Step Polymerization: Gelation Theory
Dendrimers
Dendrimers

Donald Tomalia
Divergent Synthesis
Convergent Synthesis

T. Kato, Craig Hawker,


Karen Wooley, Jean Frechet
Hyperbranched Polymers

ARBx (x > 2)

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Hyperbranched Polymers
ARBx (x > 2)

Nfbr : the number of fully branched monomer units


Nterm: the number of terminal monomer units
Ntotal: the total number of monomer units, including those that are not fully branched
Hyperbranched Polymers

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2015, 44, 4091


Covalent Organic Framework

https://www.nature.com/articles/s43586-022-00181-z

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Covalent Organic Framework

https://www.nature.com/articles/s43586-022-00181-z
Conclusion

Classification of Polymerization Reactions


The Principle of Equal Reactivity
Linear Step Polymerization
Carothers Theory
Kinetics of Step Polymerization
Process
Non-linear Step Polymerization
Gelation Theory
Dendrimers
Hyperbranched Polymers

• Simple Organic Chemistry  Monomer Functionality  Diverse Polymers


• Linear, Non-linear polymers, Dendrimers, Hyperbranched polymers

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