Dendrimers vs. Hyperbranched Polymers: Studies of the Polymerization Process Based on Monte Carlo Simulations

A simple model was developed for studies of the polymerization process of branched polymers. Monte Carlo simulations were carried out by means of the Dynamic Lattice Liquid algorithm. A living polymerization in bulk of dendrimers and hyperbranched polymers was studied. The mass and structure of both types of macromolecules were investigated. The influence of the functionality of well-defined cores on the structure of the system was also examined. The differences in the kinetics in the formation of both architectures and changes to their structures were discussed. It was shown that both architecture exhibit low dispersity which was found to be higher for hyperbranched macromolecules.

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Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MEiN, umowa nr SONP/SP/546092/2022 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2022-2023).