polymerimolekyylin

Polymerimolekyylin is a synthetic high‑molecular‑weight polymer that was first reported in 2014 by a research team at the Institute of Advanced Materials. It is constructed from alternating monomer units of 2‑chlorobenzoate and N‑acryloylpiperidine, which are polymerised via a free‑radical mechanism followed by in situ cross‑linking. The resulting polymer has a backbone that alternates between aromatic and aliphatic segments, giving the material a combination of rigidity and flexibility.

The polymer exhibits a glass transition temperature of 85 °C and a tensile strength of 32 MPa, which places it in the category of engineering thermoplastics. X‑ray diffraction indicates a semicrystalline structure with a degree of crystallinity of about 35 %. Thermal analysis shows a decomposition onset above 400 °C, making polymerimolekyylin suitable for high‑temperature applications. Its chemical resistance to solvents such as acetone and to acids up to 1 M HCl has been documented.

Applications under investigation include use as a coating material for electronic devices where mechanical stability and thermal resistance are required, and as a matrix for composite fibres. The polymer is also being studied for biomedical applications such as drug delivery systems due to its tunable porosity and biocompatibility. Current research focuses on modifying the side‑chain chemistry to enhance biodegradability and to explore potential antimicrobial properties.