TP 10: Functional twin monomers as structure directing agent in nanocomposite syntheses

The main topics of TP 10 are the synthesis of amino functionalized twin monomers and their application in selected materials synthesis. In this project, the capability of the twin polymerization to generate nanostructured hybrid materials with good adhesive properties is combined with the properties of a further reactive organic functional group. Based on that, three key objectives can be clearly defined in TP 10. One scientific goal of the project is to improve the understanding of the mechanistic interaction of polymerizations processes on a molecular level in order to achieve kinetic coupling of the twin polymerization with polyurethane synthesis and other polymerization reactions. The composition of anti-ice coating systems is possible using accessible amino groups in the hybrid material. To achieve linkage with anti-ice polymers, concepts of covalent and non-covalent bond formation will be applied. Furthermore, the synthesis of novel twin monomers based on azomethine structures is envisaged, their ability to form complexes opens up new paths to twin monomers with included transition metals.

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