Exploring the Frontiers of Polymer Science and Technology: From Fundamentals to Applications (English)
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How Does the Polymer Topology Influence the Properties of Polyglycerols?
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Controlling the topology of a polymer is essential in determining its physical and chemical properties. In this talk, I will discuss our recent efforts in providing a diverse array of polymeric topologies, particularly with the framework of polyglycerols (PGs). Specifically, we propose a new synthetic approach toward the controlled hyperbranched PGs using 1) conventional anionic ring-opening polymerization based on novel functional glycidyl ether monomers, and 2) frustrated Lewis pair polymerization of glycidols. The resulting hyperbranched PG and its derivatives demonstrated unique features associated with the confined three-dimensional geometry along with its rich functionality that are absent in its linear counterpart. Two specific examples including topology-dependent adhesion and janus regulation of ice growth control will be presented with its future prospectives.