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Synthesis and Analysis of Polymers | Synapse

March 28, 2026

Synthesis and Analysis of Polymers

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The aim is to engage non-science majors with practical experiences in polymer chemistry.
Conducting radical polymerization to synthesize poly(ethyl methacrylate) from its monomer.
Using infrared spectroscopy to identify various polymer samples provided by students.
Students successfully synthesized poly(ethyl methacrylate).
Infrared spectroscopy effectively identified different polymer samples.

Abstract

Two activities are described which are intended to familiarize non-science majors in an organic chemistry course with polymers and polymerization. One part of the experiment involves preparation of poly(ethyl methacrylate) by radical polymerization of the corresponding monomer. The second activity involves identifying polymer samples (provided by the students) by means of infrared spectroscopy.

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Brian E. Love

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The Chemical Educator

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East Carolina University

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Brian E. Love (Fri,) studied this question.

www.synapsesocial.com/papers/69c772d98bbfbc51511e34e7 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1333/s00897192867a