A New Class of Ion‐Conductive Polymer Electrolytes: CO₂/Epoxide Alternating Copolymers With Lithium Salts

Teaching Polymer Theory through the Living Polymerization and Characterization of Poly(methyl methacrylate) and Poly(butyl methacrylate) Homo- and Copolymers

“…Polymer science is a transformative field that has enabled emerging technologies across medicine, electronics, and the aerospace industry. − Recently, living polymerization techniques that provide precise control over molecular architecture have allowed chemists to begin to approach the architectural precision of natural biopolymers, which are monodisperse and can perform highly specific functions. , To date, the well-defined polymers synthesized by living polymerization have unlocked material technologies from lighter car parts for the auto industry to more durable biomaterials. − With still more nuanced material technologies on the horizon, the importance of understanding structure–property relationships for students interested in polymer chemistry is growing. − Here, we describe a learning module, accessible to graduate-level students with backgrounds in either chemistry or engineering, that uses living polymerization and thermomechanical characterization to demonstrate the relationships between polymer structure and material properties.…”