The limits of how far a polymer network can be stretched, and how hard it is to tear, are related at least in part to how far its constituent strands can be extended and how much energy they absorb before they break. These molecular characteristics can now be modified through synthesis and quantified through single molecule force spectroscopies across a range of behaviors that allow chemical models of polymer network behavior to be established and, potentially, polymer lifetime performance to be improved.

Characterizing the single molecule mechanics that impact polymer material lifetime

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ACS Fall 2022

The official archive and repository for all ACS Meetings & Expositions abstracts and select posters or presentations.