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Spontaneous and Specific Activation of Chemical Bonds in Macromolecular Fluids.
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Journal of the American Chemical Society . 9/8/2010, Vol. 132 Issue 35, p12487-12491. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Mechanical activation of chemical bonds typically involves the application of external forces, which implies a broad distribution of bond tensions. We demonstrate that controlling the flow profile of a macromolecular fluid generates and delineates mechanical force concentration, enabling a hierarchical activation of chemical bonds on different length scales from the macroscopic to the molecular. Bond tension is spontaneously generated within brushlike macromolecules as they spread on a solid substrate. The molecular architecture creates an uneven distribution of tension in the covalent bonds, leading to spatially controlled bond scission. By controlling the flow rate and the gradient of the film pressure, one can sever the flowing macromolecules with high precision. Specific chemical bonds are activated within distinct macromolecules located in a defined area of a thin film. Furthermore, the flow-controlled loading rate enables quantitative analysis of the bond activation parameters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *CHEMICAL bonds
*MACROMOLECULES
*QUANTUM chemistry
*FLUID mechanics
*THIN films
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00027863
- Volume :
- 132
- Issue :
- 35
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of the American Chemical Society
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 53788004
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1021/ja105897b