Citation: Wen-Bing Hu. Systematic Introduction of Polymer Chain Structures[J]. University Chemistry, ;2025, 40(4): 15-19. doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202401014 shu

Systematic Introduction of Polymer Chain Structures

Wen-Bing Hu

School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China

Received Date: 5 January 2024
Revised Date: 11 March 2024

Polymer chain structures form a crucial fundamental concept bridging polymer chemistry and polymer physics. This paper presents a systematic pedagogical approach to teaching polymer chain structures, hierarchically covering the structures of repeating units, bonding sequences, molecular weights and their distributions, and the topological architectures of chains. Such systematic introduction aims to enable students to grasp the fundamental structural elements of polymer chains and their corresponding physical significance. Consequently, it lays a solid foundation for students to better understand the intricate relationship between the chemical structures and the physical properties of polymers.
- Chain structure,
- Polymer,
- Teaching
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