Dynamics of associative polymers

• Published in: Soft matter Vol. 14; no. 16; pp. 2961 - 2977
• Main Authors: Zhang, Zhijie, Chen, Quan, Colby, Ralph H
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Royal Society of Chemistry 2018
• Subjects: Bonding strength; Chemical bonds; Hydrogen bonding; Polymers; Viscoelasticity

Current progress in understanding the dynamics of associating polymers is reviewed, with examples including both ionic and hydrogen bonding associations. A particular emphasis is placed on quantification of the strength of the interaction that sets the association lifetime. Knowledge of the interact...