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Develop a polymer-based composite that can withstand extreme heat and high stress conditions, making it suitable for use in turbine engine components in aerospace applications.

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Design and synthesize a polymer-based smart material that can undergo reversible changes in response to changes in temperature or pH, and explain the mechanism behind these changes using chemical principles.

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Design and develop a polymer-based sensor that can detect the presence of ethanol in water up to a concentration of 50 mg/L with high sensitivity and selectivity. Evaluate the performance of the sensor and compare it with other existing ethanol sensors in terms of sensitivity, selectivity, response time, and stability.

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Design a polymer-based smart material that changes color when exposed to a specific chemical or environmental stimulus. How would you choose the appropriate polymer and chemical to achieve this objective? What factors would you consider in optimizing the material's response time and sensitivity?

asked 1 day ago in Polymer Chemistry by XZYNeva6082 (570 points)

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Design a polymer-based sensor that can measure the pH of a solution. Provide details on the properties of the polymer, the mechanism of sensing and the range of pH measurements that the sensor can detect.

asked 1 day ago in Polymer Chemistry by SangFeldman1 (330 points)

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Design a polymer-based sensor that can detect the presence of heavy metals in water and suggest a mechanism for its working.

asked 1 day ago in Polymer Chemistry by HeikeCranfor (530 points)

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Design a polymer-based sensor for detecting the presence of ethanol in aqueous solutions, and provide a detailed explanation of the principles behind its operation.

asked 1 day ago in Polymer Chemistry by MittieStuder (470 points)

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Design a novel polymer-based drug delivery system for targeted cancer therapy that ensures controlled and sustained drug release with minimal adverse effects on healthy cells. Consider the physicochemical properties of the drug and the polymer, as well as their interactions and biocompatibility. Provide a detailed explanation of the mechanism of drug release and the potential benefits of the proposed system.

asked 1 day ago in Polymer Chemistry by EliWilkerson (350 points)

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Design a novel biodegradable polymer and investigate its synthesis using sustainable and green chemistry practices.

asked 1 day ago in Polymer Chemistry by EvieWiegand (470 points)

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Design a biodegradable polymer-based scaffold to facilitate the regeneration of damaged cartilage. Include the synthesis and characterization of the polymer and provide evidence for its effectiveness in supporting the growth of chondrocytes (cartilage cells).

asked 2 days ago in Polymer Chemistry by CodyA0670468 (430 points)

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Design a biodegradable polymer that can be used as a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic bags, and provide a detailed synthesis route for its production.

asked 2 days ago in Polymer Chemistry by TrevorPerdri (270 points)

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Consider the free radical polymerization of vinyl acetate with a thermally initiated kinetic mechanism. If the initial concentration of the vinyl acetate is 0.1 mol/L and the polymerization is carried out at 60°C, with a rate constant of 2.5 x 10^-3 L/(mol·s) for the propagation step and an activation energy of 20 kJ/mol, what is the half-life of the reaction?

asked 2 days ago in Polymer Chemistry by GuillermoJep (450 points)

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Can the chemical modification of a polymer affect its optical properties and if so, how can we design a polymer with unique optical properties for use in advanced optical materials?

asked 2 days ago in Polymer Chemistry by AnibalTimm8 (550 points)

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Calculate the rate constant and the activation energy for the polymerization of styrene at 60°C, given that the rate of polymerization is 2.21 x 10^-3 mol L^-1 s^-1 at an initial concentration of 0.02 mol L^-1 and the activation energy is 101 kJ mol^-1.

asked 2 days ago in Polymer Chemistry by NoeliaPilgri (510 points)

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What is the effect of changing the properties of polymer-based materials, such as molecular weight and temperature, on the quality and mechanical properties of 3D printed parts?

asked 2 days ago in Polymer Chemistry by AudraKinard1 (470 points)

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How does changing the molecular weight of a polymer affect its melt viscosity and how can this be quantitatively measured using rheological measurements such as shear rate and shear stress?

asked 2 days ago in Polymer Chemistry by ElvindeCaste (470 points)

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What is the effect of changing the chemical composition of a polymer-based membrane on its water treatment efficiency?

asked 4 days ago in Polymer Chemistry by Renee904111 (530 points)

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What is the optimal polymer carrier for the targeted delivery of a specific drug molecule to a particular site in the body?

asked 5 days ago in Polymer Chemistry by MarylynOsull (590 points)

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What are the main advantages and disadvantages of using polymer-based electronic materials compared to traditional materials in electronic devices such as transistors, solar cells, and light-emitting diodes?

asked 5 days ago in Polymer Chemistry by LorrineClant (750 points)

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How do different types of additives, such as antioxidants or UV stabilizers, impact the environmental degradation of common polymer-based packaging materials, such as polyethylene or PET?

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