Presents examples demonstrating polymer polydispersity in introductory courses, highlighting educational implications.
The concept of polydispersity is fundamental to the study of polymers but it is not easily grasped by undergraduate students. This paper presents some basic examples that can be used in introductory Polymer courses to illustrate polymer polydispersity. It also emphasizes the need to use molecular weight distribution in addition to molecular weight averages.
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