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Nanofabrication with Metallopolymers: Recent Developments and Future Perspectives

Journal Article · · Polymer International
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/pi.4541· OSTI ID:1090494
 [1];  [2]
  1. Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
  2. Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States); Univ. of Chicago, IL (United States)
We found that synthetic polymers containing metals and metal centers have experienced rapid growth in the last two decades. Metal-containing polymers and these have an unprecedented role to play in modern high-tech applications including nanomanufacturing, sensing, separation and catalysis. Advancement in synthetic strategies for macromolecules has enabled the synthesis of novel, exotic and use-inspired metallopolymers. Using state-of-the-art design strategies, it is now possible to perform targeted synthesis of macromolecules with varied complexity that contain a range of metal centers either in the backbone or in the side chains of the organic moiety. Moreover, the presence of an inorganic element (metals and metal centers) in organic moieties has led to a number of new physicochemical properties while implementing novel functionality to the polymer matrix. This review covers nanotechnology influenced by distinctive features of metal-containing macromolecular systems, particularly in developing flexible, functional materials.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
1090494
Journal Information:
Polymer International, Journal Name: Polymer International Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 62; ISSN 0959-8103
Publisher:
Society of Chemical Industry
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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