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The Fascinating World of Polymer Clathrate Hydrates: An Overview
  • Dominick Filonowich,
  • Sachin Velankar,
  • John Keith
Dominick Filonowich
University of Pittsburgh
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Sachin Velankar
University of Pittsburgh
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John Keith
University of Pittsburgh

Corresponding Author:jakeith@pitt.edu

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Abstract

Polymer crystal hydrates (PCHs) are crystalline solids that form between a polymer and water. To date, only four distinct PCHs have been discovered – one of polyoxa- cyclobutane (POCB) and water, and three different polymorphs of polyethyleneimine (PEI) and water. These PCHs were first reported decades ago andhave fascinating structures and peculiar properties that make them potentially useful for a wide range of applications including refrigeration, proton conduction membranes, and desalination. This perspective revisits what is known about these compounds, categorizes their sim- ilarities and differences with other known compounds, and offers a perspective into future efforts to discover new PCHs to address technological needs for society.
Submitted to AIChE Journal
05 Feb 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned
01 Apr 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
01 Apr 2024Editorial Decision: Revise Major
02 Jul 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
22 Jul 2024Editorial Decision: Accept