How to control the properties of thermoresponsive polyacrylamides?

In this thesis, the author describes versatile and easy-to-use methods to control the properties of thermoresponsive polyacrylamides by developing novel synthetic methods for end-functionalized poly ( N -isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) and block copolymers of poly ( N,N -diethylacrylamide) (PDEAA).

Why do polyacrylamides and polyacrylates have antifouling properties?

The strong surface hydration and the high surface packing density of polyacrylamides and polyacrylates are considered to be the key contributors to their antifouling property. In this article, we review our studies on the design and synthesis of a series of polyacrylamides and polyacrylates with different molecular structures.

Can polyacrylamide be used in high temperature applications?

Polyacrylamide has promising applications in a wide variety of fields. However, conventional polyacrylamide is prone to hydrolysis and thermal degradation under high temperature conditions, resulting in a decrease in solution viscosity with increasing temperature, which limits its practical effect.

Can poloxamers improve the stability and viscosity of nonionic polyacrylamide?

Subsequent rheological tests also showed that poloxamers can indeed significantly improve the stability and viscosity of nonionic polyacrylamide containing only amide groups at high temperatures and can maintain a high viscosity of 3550 mPa·S at 80 °C.

Can a poloxamer crosslinker improve thermal stability of polyacrylamide?

Herein, with the assistance of molecular dynamics simulations, we report a strategy to improve the thermal stability of polyacrylamide by using poloxamer as a crosslinker to form an interpenetrating network hydrogel.

What is polyacrylamide used for?

Polyacrylamide ( PAM ), a water-soluble material polymerized from acrylamide monomers [ 1, 2 ], is widely used in many fields, such as oil extraction, metallurgy, papermaking, and medicine [ 3, 4 ].