Oligomers

Oligomers are a class of chemical compounds that are increasingly being studied in the field of chemistry as a breakthrough in materials science. Oligomers can be defined as small molecules that are composed of a few monomers linked through chemical bonds. The bonding between the monomers can be either covalent or non-covalent. Recent developments in the field of chemistry have enabled scientists to produce oligomers in a controlled manner, which has led to the discovery of new applications in fields ranging from energy storage to electronics. Oligomers can be synthesized in a variety of ways, including polymerization, condensation, and coordination chemistry. The size and structure of the oligomers can be controlled by adjusting the reaction conditions and the choice of monomers. One of the most promising applications of oligomers is in the area of organic electronics. Oligomers have been shown to exhibit unique electronic properties that can be exploited in the development of new optoelectronic devices. The ability of oligomers to form ordered structures at the nanoscale is also being explored for applications in energy storage and conversion. In conclusion, oligomers are a highly promising class of compounds that have the potential to revolutionize materials science. Advancements in our understanding of oligomer chemistry are expected to lead to new discoveries and applications in fields ranging from electronics to energy conversion. Scientists are vigorously studying this class of compounds, and we are excited to see where these new discoveries will take us.


From: Journal of New Developments in Chemistry

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Editor-in-chief: Zhe-Sheng Chen, Professor Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions St. John’s University
Publication Type: Open Access Journal
Description: Chemistry is a branch of physical science that studies the composition, structure, properties and change of matter. Chemistry includes topics such as the properties of individual atoms, how atoms form chemical bonds to create chemical compounds, the interactions of substances through inter molecular forces that give matter its general properties.