Polymers from Carbohydrate-Based Building Blocks

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What is the significance of synthesizing symmetrical diacids and bis-hydroxymethyl derivatives?

  • They have lower reactivity compared to other polymers.
  • They are synthesized exclusively from non-renewable resources.
  • They lead to polymers with a higher degree of crystallinity. (correct)
  • They produce lower molecular weight materials.

What was the maximum molecular weight (Mw) reached by the semicrystalline polyamides based on renewable monomers?

  • 34 kDa
  • 45 kDa
  • 20 kDa (correct)
  • 13 kDa

How did the glass transition temperatures (Tg) of the semicrystalline polyesters vary?

  • They ranged based on the aliphatic length of the diol used. (correct)
  • They showed no relation to the diol content.
  • They were consistently above room temperature.
  • They were fixed at −30 â—¦C regardless of composition.

What role does the sugar-based diol Manx play in the polyesters synthesized?

<p>It enhances the chain stiffening of the polymer. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the observed impact of increasing galactarate units in copolyesters incorporating galactitol?

<p>Increased glass transition temperature (Tg) from −50 to −7 ◦C. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of polymers were synthesized from aliphatic or aromatic diisocyanates and diamino alditols?

<p>Semicrystalline polyureas. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What trend was observed in the crystallization rate of copolyesters with carbohydrate-based units?

<p>Decreased crystallization rate with increased carbohydrate content. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of compounds are isosorbide, isomannide, and isoidide classified as?

<p>Monomeric diols derived from carbohydrates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is unique to the polymerization of isoidide compared to isosorbide and isomannide?

<p>Formation of semicrystalline structures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which property is attributed to the asymmetric position of the hydroxyl groups in the polymers derived from isosorbide?

<p>High glass transition temperatures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of intramolecular hydrogen bonding suggest about isosorbide and isomannide?

<p>They possess enhanced mechanical properties (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What notable application potential do polymers from carbohydrate-based building blocks have?

<p>Biodegradable materials for biomedical fields (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary factor that affects the properties of the polymers derived from carbohydrate-based monomers?

<p>The orientation of hydroxyl groups in the monomers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been a recent advancement in the understanding of glycopolymers in polymer chemistry?

<p>Increased polymerization rates through free radical polymerization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the crystalline behavior of the polymers derived from isoidide?

<p>They exhibit variable crystalline structures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The semicrystalline polyamides based on renewable monomers achieved a molecular weight (Mn) value exceeding 30 kDa.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bicyclic diacetalyzed galactaric acid was utilized as a carbohydrate-derived monomer for polyester synthesis.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The thermal stability of the high-molecular weight materials derived from Manx is limited to temperatures below 300 â—¦C.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Tg values of the copolyesters incorporating galactarate units decreased when the content of galactitol was increased.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Polyureas synthesized from aliphatic or aromatic diisocyanates were solely based on non-renewable resources.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Isosorbide, isomannide, and isoidide are classified as isomers of a 1,4:3,6-dianhydrohexitol?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Polymers made from isoidide exhibit lower glass transition temperatures due to the excessive crystallinity of the resulting structures.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The hydroxyl group orientations in isosorbide and isomannide allow for possible intramolecular hydrogen bonding.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The use of isoidide as a diol precursor results in a reduction of polymerization rates compared to isosorbide and isomannide.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Asymmetry in hydroxyl group positioning in polymers derived from isosorbide results in high crystallinity.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Since the publication of a comprehensive assessment of this topic in 2008, substantial progress has been made in the area of ______ polymers.

<p>carbohydrate-based</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sugar-derived isosorbide, isomannide and isoidide have attracted wide-ranging attention as ______ diols.

<p>monomeric</p> Signup and view all the answers

These three compounds are stereoisomers of the same 1,4:3,6-dianhydrohexitol composed of two cis-fused ______ rings.

<p>tetrahydro furan</p> Signup and view all the answers

The use of symmetrical isoidide changes the qualitative behavior of the resulting ______ compared to other compounds.

<p>polycondensates</p> Signup and view all the answers

Polymers derived from isosorbide exhibit modest ______ due to the asymmetric position of the two hydroxyl groups.

<p>crystallinity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the sugar-derived compounds with their characteristic features:

<p>Isosorbide = Possible intramolecular hydrogen bonding Isomannide = Possible intramolecular hydrogen bonding Isoidide = Two exo hydroxyl orientation All three = Stereoisomers of the same 1,4:3,6-dianhydrohexitol</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the properties of polyesters derived from isosorbide, isomannide, and isoidide with their descriptions:

<p>High glass transition temperatures = Due to the stiffness of the diol precursor Modest crystallinity = As a result of asymmetric hydroxyl group positioning Semicrystalline structures = Observed with symmetrical isoidide Polymerization rates = Improved with symmetrical isoidide</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of polymers that can be generated from isosorbide with their specific categories:

<p>Polyesters = Derived from carbohydrate-based monomers Polycarbonates = Utilizing sugar-derived isomers Polyethers = From carbohydrate-based building blocks Polyurethanes = Incorporating renewable resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the hydroxyl group orientations with their corresponding compounds:

<p>Isosorbide = Cis-fused configuration allowing intramolecular hydrogen bonding Isomannide = Cis-fused configuration allowing intramolecular hydrogen bonding Isoidide = Exo orientation leading to no intramolecular hydrogen bonding None = Hydroxyl group orientations affecting properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the characteristics of sugar-derived diols with their associated effects on polymer properties:

<p>Stiffness of diol precursors = Contributes to high glass transition temperatures Asymmetric positioning of hydroxyl groups = Results in modest crystallinity Symmetrical isoidide usage = Results in semicrystalline structures Diverse polymer structures = Generated from sugar-derived building blocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the advancement made since the 2008 review with the relevant discovery:

<p>Glycopolymer research progress = Increased understanding of carbohydrate-based polymers Polymerization methods = Improvement in rates using sugar-derived monomeric diols Characterization techniques = Enhanced analysis of polyesters and polycarbonates Application potential = Exploration in biomedical fields and beyond</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sources with their unique characteristics:

<p>Isosorbide = Industrial commodity with notable polymer properties Isomannide = Stereoisomer contributing to diverse polymer structures Isoidide = Symmetrical structure impacting crystallinity Sugar-derived diols = Introduce unique characteristics to macromolecular materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the diols with their effect on polymerization outcomes:

<p>Isosorbide = Leads to polymers exhibiting moderate crystallinity Isomannide = Potential for high glass transition temperatures Isoidide = Improved quantitative polymerization rates All three = Significantly enhance properties of polyesters</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following biopolymers with their derived components:

<p>Semicrystalline polyamides = Symmetric diaminoisoidide Copolymers with mannitol = 2,4:3,5-di-O-methylene-d-mannitol Copolymers with galactarate = Bicyclic diacetalyzed galactaric acid Polyureas = Diamino alditols or glucitols</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following polymers with their thermal properties:

<p>Semicrystalline polyesters from isoidide = Thermal stability up to 370 ◦C Copolymers with galactitol = Tg values decreasing to −50 ◦C Semicrystalline materials from Galx = Tg below room temperature High-DP materials with galactarate = Tg increasing from −50 to −7 ◦C</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following segments with their corresponding melting temperatures:

<p>Polyamides based on renewable monomers = Melting temperature around 240 ◦C Copolymers incorporating Manx = Tg values from 55 to 137 ◦C Semicrystalline polyesters with dicarboxylic acids = Tm ranging from 125 to ∼50 ◦C Polyesters from Galx and diols = Tm between 50 and 90 ◦C</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following renewable resources with their roles in polymer synthesis:

<p>Mannitol = Source of 2,4:3,5-di-O-methylene-d-mannitol Galactitol = Carbohydrate-derived monomer Isoidide = Starting diol for high crystallinity Galactarate = Increasing Tg in copolyesters</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following molecular weights (Mw) with the respective biopolymer types:

<p>Semicrystalline polyamides = Up to 20 kDa Copolymers incorporating Galx = 45 kDa Semicrystalline polyesters from isoidide = 13 to 34 kDa Polymers derived from Manx = High molecular weight stable up to 370 â—¦C</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following compositions with their studied effects:

<p>Increasing galactarate units = Increase in Tg from −50 to −7 ◦C Polyureas with aromatic diisocyanates = Elastic modulus increment Copolymers with mannitol = Novel polyester construction Semicrystalline materials from diols = Crystallization rate decreasing with carbohydrate units</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following histograms with their respective polymer types analyzed in the study:

<p>Stress–strain essays = Increments in tensile strength with galactitol Thermal stability assessments = Materials stable up to 370 ◦C Crystallization behavior = Rate decrease with carbohydrate unit content Tg and Tm evaluations = Tracking temperature trends based on diol length</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following chemical processes to their relevant contexts:

<p>Transesterification of Galx = Used in polyester synthesis Synthesis of dimethylterephthalate copolymers = Incorporated new diol Synthesis of semicrystalline polyamides = Used renewable monomers Chain stiffening with Manx = Resulting in higher thermal stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following trends with their respective polymer properties:

<p>Higher content of galactitol = Decreased Tg and elastic modulus Increased thermal stability = Galax and aliphatic diols Higher degree of crystallinity = Use of isoidide as a diol precursor Cooling rate in crystallization = Decreased with more carbohydrate units</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following effects with their respective components:

<p>Chain stiffening role = 2,4:3,5-di-O-methylene-d-mannitol Tg increase with copolyester = Galactarate units incorporation Softening behavior = Reduced molecular weight Promotion of crystallization = Galactitol content in polyureas</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Carbohydrate-Based Polymers

  • Utilization of carbohydrate-derived building blocks is significant for creating polymers from renewable resources.
  • These polymers have essential biomedical applications and properties like high chain stiffness and chirality.

Monomeric Diols

  • Isosorbide, isomannide, and isoidide are prominent sugar-derived diols used for polymer synthesis.
  • They are stereoisomers of 1,4:3,6-dianhydrohexitol, possessing differences in the orientation of hydroxyl groups, influencing polymer characteristics.

Polymer Types and Properties

  • Polymers derived from isosorbide include polyesters, polycarbonates, polyethers, polyurethanes, and epoxy resins.
  • Characteristic features include high glass transition temperatures due to the rigid diol structure, yet exhibit modest crystallinity.

Synthesis and Modification

  • Using isoidide leads to semicrystalline structures and improved polymerization rates due to the symmetrical orientation of hydroxyl groups.
  • Modifications in the diol, such as symmetrical diacids and bis-hydroxymethyl derivatives, enhance reactivity and crystallinity of the resulting polymers.

Semicrystalline Polyamides

  • Synthesis of semicrystalline polyamides from symmetric diaminoisoidide has been achieved, yielding polymers with average molecular weights (Mn) up to 20 kDa and melting temperatures around 240 °C.

Mannitol-Derived Diols

  • 2,4:3,5-di-O-methylene-d-mannitol (Manx) has been synthesized to create novel polyesters.
  • Homopolymers and copolyesters based on Manx demonstrate thermal stability up to 370 °C and varying glass transition temperatures (Tg) between 55 to 137 °C based on composition.

Galactaric Acid and Galactitol

  • Bicyclic diacetylated galactaric acid (Galx) and galactitol serve as carbohydrate-derived monomers for polyester synthesis.
  • Semicrystalline materials exhibit Mw of 45 kDa and Tg values below room temperature, with melting temperatures (Tm) between 50-90 °C.

Polymer Characterization

  • Increasing galactarate unit content in copolyesters shows a corresponding increase in Tg (from -50 to -7 °C) and Tm (from 20 to 90 °C).
  • Thermal stability of these copolyesters approaches 300 °C.

Mechanical Properties

  • Incorporation of carbohydrate units affects tensile strength and elastic modulus, with trends dependent on the type of sugar unit used.
  • Synthesis of semicrystalline polyureas from aliphatic/aromatic diiso- cyanates and diamino alditols or glucitols represents a new direction in sugar-based polymer development.

Carbohydrate-Based Polymers

  • Utilization of carbohydrate-derived building blocks is significant for creating polymers from renewable resources.
  • These polymers have essential biomedical applications and properties like high chain stiffness and chirality.

Monomeric Diols

  • Isosorbide, isomannide, and isoidide are prominent sugar-derived diols used for polymer synthesis.
  • They are stereoisomers of 1,4:3,6-dianhydrohexitol, possessing differences in the orientation of hydroxyl groups, influencing polymer characteristics.

Polymer Types and Properties

  • Polymers derived from isosorbide include polyesters, polycarbonates, polyethers, polyurethanes, and epoxy resins.
  • Characteristic features include high glass transition temperatures due to the rigid diol structure, yet exhibit modest crystallinity.

Synthesis and Modification

  • Using isoidide leads to semicrystalline structures and improved polymerization rates due to the symmetrical orientation of hydroxyl groups.
  • Modifications in the diol, such as symmetrical diacids and bis-hydroxymethyl derivatives, enhance reactivity and crystallinity of the resulting polymers.

Semicrystalline Polyamides

  • Synthesis of semicrystalline polyamides from symmetric diaminoisoidide has been achieved, yielding polymers with average molecular weights (Mn) up to 20 kDa and melting temperatures around 240 °C.

Mannitol-Derived Diols

  • 2,4:3,5-di-O-methylene-d-mannitol (Manx) has been synthesized to create novel polyesters.
  • Homopolymers and copolyesters based on Manx demonstrate thermal stability up to 370 °C and varying glass transition temperatures (Tg) between 55 to 137 °C based on composition.

Galactaric Acid and Galactitol

  • Bicyclic diacetylated galactaric acid (Galx) and galactitol serve as carbohydrate-derived monomers for polyester synthesis.
  • Semicrystalline materials exhibit Mw of 45 kDa and Tg values below room temperature, with melting temperatures (Tm) between 50-90 °C.

Polymer Characterization

  • Increasing galactarate unit content in copolyesters shows a corresponding increase in Tg (from -50 to -7 °C) and Tm (from 20 to 90 °C).
  • Thermal stability of these copolyesters approaches 300 °C.

Mechanical Properties

  • Incorporation of carbohydrate units affects tensile strength and elastic modulus, with trends dependent on the type of sugar unit used.
  • Synthesis of semicrystalline polyureas from aliphatic/aromatic diiso- cyanates and diamino alditols or glucitols represents a new direction in sugar-based polymer development.

Carbohydrate-Based Polymers

  • Utilization of carbohydrate-derived building blocks is significant for creating polymers from renewable resources.
  • These polymers have essential biomedical applications and properties like high chain stiffness and chirality.

Monomeric Diols

  • Isosorbide, isomannide, and isoidide are prominent sugar-derived diols used for polymer synthesis.
  • They are stereoisomers of 1,4:3,6-dianhydrohexitol, possessing differences in the orientation of hydroxyl groups, influencing polymer characteristics.

Polymer Types and Properties

  • Polymers derived from isosorbide include polyesters, polycarbonates, polyethers, polyurethanes, and epoxy resins.
  • Characteristic features include high glass transition temperatures due to the rigid diol structure, yet exhibit modest crystallinity.

Synthesis and Modification

  • Using isoidide leads to semicrystalline structures and improved polymerization rates due to the symmetrical orientation of hydroxyl groups.
  • Modifications in the diol, such as symmetrical diacids and bis-hydroxymethyl derivatives, enhance reactivity and crystallinity of the resulting polymers.

Semicrystalline Polyamides

  • Synthesis of semicrystalline polyamides from symmetric diaminoisoidide has been achieved, yielding polymers with average molecular weights (Mn) up to 20 kDa and melting temperatures around 240 °C.

Mannitol-Derived Diols

  • 2,4:3,5-di-O-methylene-d-mannitol (Manx) has been synthesized to create novel polyesters.
  • Homopolymers and copolyesters based on Manx demonstrate thermal stability up to 370 °C and varying glass transition temperatures (Tg) between 55 to 137 °C based on composition.

Galactaric Acid and Galactitol

  • Bicyclic diacetylated galactaric acid (Galx) and galactitol serve as carbohydrate-derived monomers for polyester synthesis.
  • Semicrystalline materials exhibit Mw of 45 kDa and Tg values below room temperature, with melting temperatures (Tm) between 50-90 °C.

Polymer Characterization

  • Increasing galactarate unit content in copolyesters shows a corresponding increase in Tg (from -50 to -7 °C) and Tm (from 20 to 90 °C).
  • Thermal stability of these copolyesters approaches 300 °C.

Mechanical Properties

  • Incorporation of carbohydrate units affects tensile strength and elastic modulus, with trends dependent on the type of sugar unit used.
  • Synthesis of semicrystalline polyureas from aliphatic/aromatic diiso- cyanates and diamino alditols or glucitols represents a new direction in sugar-based polymer development.

Carbohydrate-Based Polymers

  • Utilization of carbohydrate-derived building blocks is significant for creating polymers from renewable resources.
  • These polymers have essential biomedical applications and properties like high chain stiffness and chirality.

Monomeric Diols

  • Isosorbide, isomannide, and isoidide are prominent sugar-derived diols used for polymer synthesis.
  • They are stereoisomers of 1,4:3,6-dianhydrohexitol, possessing differences in the orientation of hydroxyl groups, influencing polymer characteristics.

Polymer Types and Properties

  • Polymers derived from isosorbide include polyesters, polycarbonates, polyethers, polyurethanes, and epoxy resins.
  • Characteristic features include high glass transition temperatures due to the rigid diol structure, yet exhibit modest crystallinity.

Synthesis and Modification

  • Using isoidide leads to semicrystalline structures and improved polymerization rates due to the symmetrical orientation of hydroxyl groups.
  • Modifications in the diol, such as symmetrical diacids and bis-hydroxymethyl derivatives, enhance reactivity and crystallinity of the resulting polymers.

Semicrystalline Polyamides

  • Synthesis of semicrystalline polyamides from symmetric diaminoisoidide has been achieved, yielding polymers with average molecular weights (Mn) up to 20 kDa and melting temperatures around 240 °C.

Mannitol-Derived Diols

  • 2,4:3,5-di-O-methylene-d-mannitol (Manx) has been synthesized to create novel polyesters.
  • Homopolymers and copolyesters based on Manx demonstrate thermal stability up to 370 °C and varying glass transition temperatures (Tg) between 55 to 137 °C based on composition.

Galactaric Acid and Galactitol

  • Bicyclic diacetylated galactaric acid (Galx) and galactitol serve as carbohydrate-derived monomers for polyester synthesis.
  • Semicrystalline materials exhibit Mw of 45 kDa and Tg values below room temperature, with melting temperatures (Tm) between 50-90 °C.

Polymer Characterization

  • Increasing galactarate unit content in copolyesters shows a corresponding increase in Tg (from -50 to -7 °C) and Tm (from 20 to 90 °C).
  • Thermal stability of these copolyesters approaches 300 °C.

Mechanical Properties

  • Incorporation of carbohydrate units affects tensile strength and elastic modulus, with trends dependent on the type of sugar unit used.
  • Synthesis of semicrystalline polyureas from aliphatic/aromatic diiso- cyanates and diamino alditols or glucitols represents a new direction in sugar-based polymer development.

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