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ArticleCommunications chemistry2024

Synthesis of ultra-high molecular weight homo- and copolymers via an ultrasonic emulsion process with a fast rate.

Uddhab Kalita, Vianna F Jafari, Muthupandian Ashokkumar, Nikhil K Singha, Greg G Qiao

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Uddhab KalitaPolymer Science Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, 3010, Victoria, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0187-7782
Vianna F JafariPolymer Science Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, 3010, Victoria, Australia.
Muthupandian AshokkumarSchool of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, 3010, Victoria, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8442-1499
Nikhil K SinghaRubber Technology Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, 721302, WB, India. nks@rtc.iitkgp.ac.in.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0935-0157
Greg G QiaoPolymer Science Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, 3010, Victoria, Australia. gregghq@unimelb.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2771-9675

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In the forefront of advanced materials, ultra-high molecular weight (UHMW) polymers, renowned for their outstanding mechanical properties, have found extensive applications across various domains. However, their production has encountered a significant challenge: the attainment of UHMW polymers with a low dispersity (Ɖ). Herein, we introduce the pioneering technique of ultrasound (US) initiated polymerization, which has garnered attention for its capability to successfully polymerize a multitude of monomers. This study showcases the synthesis of UHMW polymers with a comparatively low Ɖ ( ≤ 1.1) within a remarkably short duration ( ~ 15 min) through the amalgamation of emulsion polymerization and high-frequency ultrasound-initiated polymerization. Particularly noteworthy is the successful copolymerization of diverse monomers, surpassing the molecular weight and further narrowing the Ɖ compared to their respective homopolymers. Notably, this includes monomers like vinyl acetate, traditionally deemed unsuitable for controlled polymerization. The consistent production and uniform dispersion of radicals during ultrasonication have been identified as key factors facilitating the swift fabrication of UHMW polymers with exceptionally low Ɖ.

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