Topological Polymer Chemistry Concepts and Practices

This book provides a comprehensive description of topological polymers, an emerging research area in polymer science and polymer materials engineering. The precision polymer topology designing is critical to realizing the unique polymer properties and functions leading to their eventual applications...

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Other Authors: Tezuka, Yasuyuki (Editor), Deguchi, Tetsuo (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore Springer Nature Singapore 2022, 2022
Edition:1st ed. 2022
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Part I: Introduction
  • 1. Polymers meet topology
  • Part II: Fundamentals of topological polymers
  • 2. Classification and notation by graph theory
  • 3. Statistic physics and computational analyses
  • Part III: Synthetic chemistry of topological polymers
  • 4. Electrostatic self-assembly and covalent fixation (ESA-CF)
  • 5. Synthesis of spiro-polycyclic topological polymers
  • 6. Synthesis of bridged-polycyclic topological polymers
  • 7. Synthesis of fused-polycyclic topological polymers
  • 8. Synthesis of hybrid-polycyclic topological polymers
  • Part IV: Topological polymer chemistry of macromoleclar chain folding
  • Chapter 9. Programmed folding of linear polymers
  • 10. Cyclic polypeptide (Cyclotide) by chain folding
  • 11. Chemical construction of a K3,3 graph polymer topology
  • Part V: Topological polymer chemistry of macromolecular networks
  • 12. Topological polymer chemistry of macromolecular networks
  • Part VI: Topological polymer chemistry of macromolecular knots and catenanes
  • 13. Knots and links by DNAs and proteins
  • 14. Chemical synthesis of macromolecular knots and catenanes
  • Part VII: Innovations with cyclic polymers: Syntheses
  • 15. Ring-closure of polymer precursors (RC)
  • 16. Ring-expansion of cycloalkenes and alkynes by transition metal catalysts (RE)
  • 17. Ring-expansion of heterocyclic and vinyl monomers by zwitterionic propagation (RE)
  • 18. Electrostatic self-assembly and covalent fixation (ESA-CF)
  • Part VIII: Innovations with cyclic polymers: Topology effects
  • 19. Computational and experimental analyses in solution and bulk states
  • 20. Dynamic properties and response behaviors
  • 21. Amplifying topology effects by self-assemblies
  • 22. Transforming cyclic/linear polymer topologies
  • 23. Advanced applications of tailored cyclic polymers
  • Part IX: Conclusion
  • 24. Ongoing innovations and future perspectives