Monika Flejszar., and Professor Eng. Paweł Chmielarz, Head of the Department of Physical Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry, Rzeszów University of Technology, have developed a method for the synthesis of polymers immiscible with water, using a miniemulsion based on dry wine. The original concept of our scientists was highlighted by Advanced Science News.

‘In the laboratory of Prof. Chmielarz’s research group, we are working on improving the atom transfer radical polymerisation (ATRP) technique, developing new variants and using it to synthesise polymers with well-defined properties and high application potential, including in implantology or the coating industry,’ says Flejszar.

“Apart from being an alternative to conventional solvents, the wine-based miniemulsion has another key advantage – its antioxidant content. Thus, our proposed solution enables the synthesis of water-insoluble polymers without the need for toxic and costly organic solvents and the addition of a chemical reducing agent”, explains Prof Chmielarz.

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https://www.advancedsciencenews.com/red-is-the-new-green-making-polymers-in-wine/