What is the differences between a star polymer and a brushes

What is the differences between a star polymer and a brushes random polymer? Briefly explain applications suitable for each.

Solution

Brush random polymers

1.A brush polymer molecule consists of a main chain with linear, unbranched side chains where one or more of

the branch points has at least a four-way functionality.

2.brush polymer, different polymers in the mixed brush segregate into nanoscopic phases. The phase segregation is a lateral segregation process in a nonselective solvent in which different polymers form spherical or elongated clusters. Both the polymers are exposed on the top of the

brush.

Star Polymers

1.A star polymer molecule is a branched polymer molecule in which a single branch point gives rise to multiple linear chains or arms.

2.Star polymers are gaining interest because of their characteristic rheological and dilute solution properties.

3.Star-shaped polymers\' unique shape and associated properties, such as their compact structure, high arm density, efficient synthetic routes, and unique rheological properties make them promising tools for use in drug delivery, other biomedical applications, thermoplastics, and nanoelectronics among other applications.