Supramolecular Modification of High-Molar-Mass Sustainable Polymers
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Prof. Dr. Holger Frauenrath
EPFEL, Lausanne
The plastic waste crisis has driven interest in sustainable polymers, but these alternatives often fall short in processing and performance. Our lab developed a strategy to modify high-molar-mass polymers using end groups that co-assemble with low-molar-mass additives via multivalent hydrogen bonding. This creates bio-inspired nanofibrillar structures that enhance melt strength, extensibility, and crystallization. The approach improves both processing and solid-state properties, is broadly applicable, and scalable—offering new potential for sustainable plastic alternatives.
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