Effect of anions on the phase transition temperature of two structurally isomeric polymers: poly(<i>N</i>-isopropylacrylamide) and poly(2-isopropyl-2-oxazoline)
Taehun Chung, Jihoon Han, Young Jae Kim, Kyeong‐Jun Jeong, Jun Mo Koo, Jemin Lee, Hyung Gyu Park, Taiha Joo, Youn Soo Kim
Abstract
In chaotropic solution, the different lower critical solution temperature (LCST) increments of two structural isomers, namely, poly( N -isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAAm) and poly(2-isopropyl-2-oxazoline) (PiPOx), is studied.
Topics & Concepts
Lower critical solution temperatureIsopropylPoly(N-isopropylacrylamide)Chaotropic agentOxazolinePolymer chemistryPolymerChemistryPhase (matter)Organic chemistryCopolymerCatalysisHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applicationsAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationLiquid Crystal Research Advancements