Sentences with phrase «polymer side chain»

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The polymer also has two types of side chains for covalent bonding to metals — one for binding to silicon and glass, the other for binding to oxides of what are known as transition metals, which include titanium and iron.

The researchers in Bayreuth also found out that the elongated polymers possess a scaffold formed by its side chains, which stabilizes the elongated structure.

Now, a team led by Zhengzhong Shao of Fudan University in China report that introducing peptide side chains into the polymer gives fibres that are strong and exhibit a remarkably rapid color change even at temperatures up to 200 °C.

Polymers are strings of molecules with a central backbone and may contain side chains called «pendant groups» that dangle from the central structure.

Prof. Cho emphasized «We investigated the effects of semi-fluoroalkyl side chains of conjugated polymers at the molecular level and suggested a new strategy to design highly - performing polymeric materials for next - generation plastic electronics.»

The team explained this phenomenon is attributed to the strong self - organization of the side chains and significantly boosts charge transport in polymer semiconductors.

The team modified a n - type conjugated polymer with semi-fluoroalkyl side chains — which are found to have several unique properties, such as hydrophobicity, rigidity, thermal stability, chemical and oxidative resistance, and the ability to self - organize.

With a few simple alterations to the side chains that branch out from the polymer backbone, the researchers were able to create a shape - shifting version of the hole - punching agent.