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Synthesis Of Fluorinated Monomers And Polymers For Various Applications, Cassandra J. Hager

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The world of industry utilizes a variety of polymers for various applications in many prominent fields. From electronics to food storage, the versatility of this class of chemistry has been widely proven. The Thrasher research group undertook a program dedicated towards the development of a library of fluorinated materials that focused on the synthesis and characterization of perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) copolymers of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) and perfluoroalkyl trifluorovinyl ethers. One aim of the project was to improve upon the mechanical strength and wearability of commercial PFA resins by incorporating bulkier perfluoroalkoxy trifluorovinyl ether monomers into these copolymers. In addition to focusing on …