Physics and Physical Chemistry Concepts Relevant to Polymer Dissolution: The Role Molecular Motion, Molecular Packing, Hydrogen Bonding, Solvophobic Effect and Capillarity Play in Solution Behaviour of Cellulose and Pluronics

Dr. Adriana Šturcová
Lecture of the lecture cycle
28.11.2024 10:00, Lecture room A

Dissolution of polymers is important for their further processing into sophisticated materials or functional devices. However, the process of polymer dissolution is not understood satisfactorily. In my talk, I will address several concepts of polymer physics and physical chemistry that have to be considered when one attempts to understand and optimize the process of polymer dissolution. In order to demonstrate the role molecular motion, interactions, solvophobic effect and other physical phenomena play in polymer dissolution, I will report on behaviour of two very different polymers – cellulose and Pluronics.

The lecture is presented in English