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- Polyvinylcyclopropanes are polymers known for low shrinkage during polymerization.
- This study reveals that they can undergo a sharp, tunable aggregation process in water when heated to temperatures between 25-46 °C.
- The findings could open up new research opportunities and applications for polyvinylcyclopropanes.
Article Abstract
Polyvinylcyclopropanes are an old class of polymers typically known for their low polymerization-induced shrinkage properties. In this work, we show that they are capable of exhibiting a thermally triggered aggregation process in aqueous solutions. The phase transition is sharp, tunable within the temperature range of 25-46 °C, and relatively insensitive to environmental conditions. It is anticipated that this preliminary study will shine new light on polyvinylcyclopropanes and lead to new avenues in their studies and future application.
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