An overview is given on the state-of-the-art in synthesis of sequence-controlled and sequence-defined oligomers and polymers.

Nucleobase acrylate monomers have been synthesized and monodisperse tetramers with any order of bases are created via single monomer insertion reactions in a RAFT process.

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The ability to quantify internal strain levels within a photovoltaic (PV) laminate is essential to aid in the development of reliable and sustainable PV modules. This need is even greater for emerging applications with a high degree of integration such as vehicle and infrastructure integrated PV. Within this work, we demonstrate a scalable optical sensing solution, which allows for the in situ thermo-mechanical strain and temperature monitoring of photovoltaic modules. Using a combination of two optic fibers with fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs) with a different packaging, an absolute inlaminate temperature accuracy of AE 0.3 C has been achieved along with the ability to detect changes in strain as low as AE 0.248 μϵ. The sensor solution provides the potential to monitor and quantify various failure modes or degradation at various stages in the development process up to in-field monitoring. Furthermore, it provides a platform for the direct validation of physics-based simulations.

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