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Title: Organic Polymer Chemistry in the Context of Novel Processes

Abstract

This paper was written to shed light on a series of what some have stated are not so obvious connections that link polymer synthesis in supercritical CO2 to cancer treatment and vaccines, nonflammable polymer electrolytes for lithium ion batteries, and 3D printing. In telling this story, we also attempt to show the value of versatility in applying one’s primary area of expertise to address pertinent questions in science and in society. In this Outlook, we attempted to identify key factors to enable a versatile and nimble research effort to take shape in an effort to influence diverse fields and have a tangible impact in the private sector through the translation of discoveries into the marketplace.

Authors:
 [1];  [2];  [2]
  1. Chemistry Department, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599, United States, Chemical Engineering Department, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695, United States, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599, United States
  2. Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599, United States
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES); National Science Foundation (NSF); National Institutes of Health (NIH); US Department of the Navy, Office of Naval Research (ONR)
OSTI Identifier:
1324361
Alternate Identifier(s):
OSTI ID: 1337512
Grant/Contract Number:  
A15-0871-001; SC0012673; A15-0871- 001; A15-580-001; CHE-9876674; 1DP1OD006432; U54CA198999; U54CA119373; U54CA151652; N000014-02-1-0185; N00014-07-1-0260; N00014- 07-1-02612
Resource Type:
Published Article
Journal Name:
ACS Central Science
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Name: ACS Central Science Journal Volume: 2 Journal Issue: 9; Journal ID: ISSN 2374-7943
Publisher:
American Chemical Society
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE; 37 INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL, AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

Citation Formats

DeSimone, Joseph M., Mecham, Sue J., and Farrell, Crista L. Organic Polymer Chemistry in the Context of Novel Processes. United States: N. p., 2016. Web. doi:10.1021/acscentsci.6b00195.
DeSimone, Joseph M., Mecham, Sue J., & Farrell, Crista L. Organic Polymer Chemistry in the Context of Novel Processes. United States. https://doi.org/10.1021/acscentsci.6b00195
DeSimone, Joseph M., Mecham, Sue J., and Farrell, Crista L. Tue . "Organic Polymer Chemistry in the Context of Novel Processes". United States. https://doi.org/10.1021/acscentsci.6b00195.
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title = {Organic Polymer Chemistry in the Context of Novel Processes},
author = {DeSimone, Joseph M. and Mecham, Sue J. and Farrell, Crista L.},
abstractNote = {This paper was written to shed light on a series of what some have stated are not so obvious connections that link polymer synthesis in supercritical CO2 to cancer treatment and vaccines, nonflammable polymer electrolytes for lithium ion batteries, and 3D printing. In telling this story, we also attempt to show the value of versatility in applying one’s primary area of expertise to address pertinent questions in science and in society. In this Outlook, we attempted to identify key factors to enable a versatile and nimble research effort to take shape in an effort to influence diverse fields and have a tangible impact in the private sector through the translation of discoveries into the marketplace.},
doi = {10.1021/acscentsci.6b00195},
journal = {ACS Central Science},
number = 9,
volume = 2,
place = {United States},
year = {Tue Sep 13 00:00:00 EDT 2016},
month = {Tue Sep 13 00:00:00 EDT 2016}
}

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