Experimental research on the structure-property relationships of bottlebrush (BB) polymers is limited by the number of backbone chemistries suitable to produce these materials. Polypentenamers possess a unique five-carbon graft topology with a flexible backbone between grafts and allow for the exploration of backbone rigidity and grafting density on the physical properties of BBs. By creating a series of polypentenamers with varying backbone and side chain lengths, the material properties of these BBs can be compared with those of vinyl- and norbornene-derived bottlebrushes, and the effects of the different polymer microstructures on the properties of the macrostructures can be elucidated. This presentation will highlight our recent investigations into the unique properties and behaviors of these BB systems.

Exploring the properties of bottlebrush polypentenamers

ACS Spring Meeting 2021

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