polymersthough
Polymersthough is a hypothetical concept in polymer science describing the influence of through-space interactions on the properties of polymeric materials. The term aims to complement traditional through-bond connectivity by explicitly considering non-bonded, spatial interactions among chains, side groups, and their surroundings.
In the polymersthough framework, researchers examine how chain packing, short-range contacts, pi-stacking, solvent and thermal fluctuations,
Methods commonly employed include molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo simulations with force fields augmented to describe
Potential applications cited in speculative discussions include design of conductive polymers, energy storage materials, adaptive networks,
Status and challenges: polymersthough remains primarily in theoretical or exploratory discussions rather than a formal discipline.
See also: polymer physics, polymer chemistry, materials science, through-space interactions.