Sequence-Structure–Property Relationships in Short-Chain Polyesters: How Primary Structure Governs Macroscopic Performance
Vera Bocharova, Isaiah T. Dishner, Jared I. Bowman, Jeffrey C. Foster · 2026
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Vera Bocharova and co-authors show how monomer order governs polyester behavior in a 2026 study. A polymer's traits flow from its nano-scale build, but sequence effects lag behind better-known factors like tacticity. The team compared chains built from the same parts in tidy versus scrambled order.
As sequence faults grew, heat stability fell step by step. Crystal share, melting point, and structural order all slid with it. The pattern held across plain and mixed polyesters. The work says the primary sequence alone can tune how a plastic handles heat and form. For designers of complex new materials, sequence control joins the short list of levers that matter.
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| CREATOR | Vera Bocharova, Isaiah T. Dishner, Jared I. Bowman, Jeffrey C. Foster |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 26 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |