WATER-BASED SYNTHESIS OF AMINO-FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS

Polymeric materials are used for personal care products, drugs, tissues, organs, sensors, batteries, coatings among numerous applications. Currently, these products are made in organic solvents (e.g., methanol, butanol), which are toxic and incompatible for human use. Therefore, there is a need to make these products in water, which is biocompatible and environmentally friendly for use. My research investigates water-soluble polymeric materials of various architectures. The mass production of these materials will make these products accessible to the public. Water-soluble materials make the world greener and can replace products from these solvents.

Faculty Supervisor:

Robin Hutchinson

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Partner:

Slovak Academy of Sciences

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Technology; Advanced Manufacturing

University:

Queen's University

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