State of the art: Polymer chemistry. Introduction

Engineering of Novel Proteinoids and PLLA-Proteinoid Polymers of Narrow Size Distribution and Uniform Nano/ Micro-Hollow Particles for Biomedical Applications

“…Table 2 indicates relatively low PDI values for the obtained proteinoids. This is unexpected since the polycondensation of the various amino acids is random and step-growth polymerization processes, as in the present case, result usually in very broad size distribution polymers [50]. The highest PDI (2.32) was observed for Prot1, composed of the single amino acid Lglutamic acid, while the PDIs of the other proteinoids composed of at least 2 amino acids were ranging between 1.01 and 1.27.…”

Increasing Chemistry Content Engagement by Implementing Polymer Infusion into Gatekeeper Chemistry Courses

“…Traditionally, the Department of Chemistry at NCCU has emphasized small molecule chemistry. However, there is educational literature emphasizing the importance of including polymer systems in chemistry curriculums − and offering examples of how chemistry concepts can be tied with polymer science. − The prevalence of polymers in everyday life , with broad ranging areas of application can be integrated into chemistry curricula to remain relevant to students while maintaining the demands of the ACS regulated core content.…”

Size Exclusion Chromatography: A Teaching Aid for Physical Chemistry

“…Educators have long recognized the critical role of macromolecules in chemical sciences and the need to incorporate polymer topics into course curricula, − although institutions have been surprisingly slow to address this need. ,,,,,, In 2015, the ACS Committee on Professional Training (CPT) included the study of macromolecules in guidelines for certified bachelor degree chemistry programs . The rationale of broadening degree requirements to include macromolecules, as well as supramolecular, mesoscale, and nanoscale systems, was given by Ford, Pienta, and Wenzel and co-workers. , …”