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| Type |
Symposium |
| Area |
Recent Trends in Polymer Synthesis |
| Room No. |
Room 403 |
| Time |
FRI 10:25-10:50 |
| Code |
POLY2-4 |
| Subject |
Epoxy-Based Copolymers: A Simple, But Versatile Toolbox for Functional Material Platforms |
| Authors |
Myungwoong Kim
Department of Chemistry, Inha University, Korea |
| Abstract |
Epoxy containing polymeric materials have been of great importance in academy and industries due to its applicability toward a variety of functional materials. Specifically, its ability to form crosslinked structure has been exploited in various applications. Herein, we describe simple, versatile, efficient and readily scalable chemical routes using epoxy-based copolymers to achieve complex polymeric structures exhibiting desired chemical functionalities. As proof of concept, we show three different structures: polymer brush thin films, particles with unconventional morphologies, and nanofiber mats. Those structures were effectively fabricated with epoxy-based polymers, and the surface functionalities were controlled with simple and efficient chemistries such as nucleophilic addition and thiol based click chemistries. The ease of synthesis, chemical tunability, and stability highlight effectiveness of the copolymers as a versatile toolbox to impart desirable functionalities to create various functionalized interfaces in soft materials. |
| E-mail |
mkim233@inha.ac.kr |
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123rd General Meeting of the KCS