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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 Feb 4 in Polymer Chemistry by HalleySomers (1.8k 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.

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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.

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

asked Feb 4 in Polymer Chemistry by SelmaHartsoc (1.8k 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 Feb 3 in Polymer Chemistry by TBHMelaine51 (2.2k 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 Feb 3 in Polymer Chemistry by KarmaJ651641 (1.9k 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 Feb 3 in Polymer Chemistry by KreogMoore5 (6.4k 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 Feb 3 in Polymer Chemistry by FrancineCron (1.6k 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 Feb 3 in Polymer Chemistry by JudithMackni (2.3k 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 Feb 3 in Polymer Chemistry by DannielleEdd (1.8k 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 Feb 3 in Polymer Chemistry by JaneenBarrie (1.6k 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 Jan 31 in Polymer Chemistry by ErikGendron8 (1.4k 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 Jan 31 in Polymer Chemistry by KaitlynRodri (2.0k 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 Jan 31 in Polymer Chemistry by Milagros70T7 (1.5k 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?

asked Jan 30 in Polymer Chemistry by ZKLBarbra368 (2.3k points)

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What is the effect of adding different weight percentages of graphene nanoparticles on the mechanical properties of polypropylene Polymer nanocomposites?

asked Jan 30 in Polymer Chemistry by NicholasTwm2 (2.0k points)

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What are the effects of adding different types and amounts of filler materials (such as silica, talc, or calcium carbonate) on the properties (such as adhesion, scratch resistance, and abrasion resistance) of polymer-based coatings and paints?

asked Jan 30 in Polymer Chemistry by MistyReagan2 (1.4k points)

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What type of polymer-based sensor is suitable for detecting heavy metal ions in aqueous solutions, and how does its sensitivity compare to existing detection methods?

asked Jan 30 in Polymer Chemistry by K29986283214 (2.0k points)

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What polymer-based drug delivery system can be used to achieve sustained release of a water-insoluble anticancer drug?

asked Jan 30 in Polymer Chemistry by LorenzoWooll (1.7k points)

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Analyzing the effects of molecular weight and temperature on the flow behavior and viscosity of polymer melts using rheological measurements: a comparative study between polyethylene and polypropylene melts.

asked Jan 22 in Polymer Chemistry by RosieBloom03 (1.8k points)

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