Chemical Botany: Bottlebrush Polymers in Materials Science

Molecular architectures known as bottlebrush polymers provide unique opportunities to tune the structure and properties of soft materials with applications ranging from rubbers to thin films and composites. This review addresses recent developments and future opportunities in the field with an empha...

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Published in:Annual review of materials research 2024-08, Vol.54 (1), p.27-46
Main Authors: Lapkriengkri, Intanon, Albanese, Kaitlin R, Rhode, Andrew, Cunniff, Austin, Pitenis, Angela A, Chabinyc, Michael L, Bates, Christopher M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
bio-inspired polymers
branched polymers
polymer composites
polymer self-assembly
soft elastomers
soft materials
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Summary:Molecular architectures known as bottlebrush polymers provide unique opportunities to tune the structure and properties of soft materials with applications ranging from rubbers to thin films and composites. This review addresses recent developments and future opportunities in the field with an emphasis on materials science enabled by contemporary bottlebrush chemistry.
ISSN:1531-7331
1545-4118
DOI:10.1146/annurev-matsci-091522-024148