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SUMMARY:MSE Seminar: "Polymer Chain-End Chemistry: Unlocking Next-Generation Functional Materials"
DESCRIPTION:End-group functionalization has become a powerful and versatile strategy in polymer science\, enabling precise control over physical properties\, nanoscale self-assembly\, and interfacial functionality without modifying the polymer backbone. In our group’s research\, we have investigated (1) how tailored end groups affect intrinsic polymer characteristics such as thermal transitions\, solubility\, and crystallization behavior\, and (2) how end-group interactions direct polymer self-assembly\, particularly by modulating chain packing\,interfacial curvature\, and phase behavior in block copolymer systems\, including the formation of complex network morphologies. Our goal is to develop synthetic methodologies for polymers with rationally designed end-functional groups\, allowing systematic study of their thermodynamic phase-transition behavior through precise control of molecular interactions. By identifying and tuning key variables\, our work aims to deepen fundamental understanding of polymer science. These insights highlight the transformative potential of end-group chemistry for next-generation polymer materials and provide a foundation for designing functional nanomaterials for emerging applications\, including solid-state battery electrolytes\, mechanical metamaterials\, and optical metamaterials. \nReferences\n1) Hojun Lee\, Sangwoo Kwon\, Jaemin Min\, Seon-Mi Jin\, Jun Ho Hwang\, Eunji Lee\, Won Bo Lee\, and Moon Jeong Park*\, “Thermodynamically Stable Plumber’s Nightmare Structures in Block Copolymers”\, Science 2024\, 383\, 70.\n2) Hojun Lee\, Jihoon Kim\, and Moon Jeong Park*\, “Block Copolymer Electrolytes with Double Primitive Cubic Structures: Enhancing Solid-State Lithium Conduction via Lithium Salt Localization”\, ACS Nano 2025\, 19\, 1251.\n3) Gyuha Jo\, Hyungmin Ahn\, Moon Jeong Park “Simple Route for Tuning the Morphology and Conductivity of Polymer Electrolytes: One End Functional Group is Enough”\, ACS Macro Lett. 2013\, 2(11)\, 990-995.
URL:https://seasevents.nmsdev7.com/event/mse-seminar-polymer-chain-end-chemistry-unlocking-next-generation-functional-materials/
LOCATION:Wu and Chen Auditorium (Room 101)\, Levine Hall\, 3330 Walnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="Materials Science and Engineering":MAILTO:johnruss@seas.upenn.edu
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