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what increases tg in a polymer
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The glass transition temperature (Tg) of a polymer is a critical property indicating the temperature at which the polymer transitions from a hard, glassy material to a soft, rubbery one. Several factors can increase the Tg of a polymer. Polymer structure plays a significant role; for example, the presence of rigid backbone chains or bulky side groups can restrict chain mobility, leading to a higher Tg. Additionally, increasing the molecular weight of the polymer generally raises the Tg, as longer chains have more entanglements that restrict movement. Crosslinking the polymer chains also increases the Tg by creating a network structure that limits the ability of the chains to move past each other. Lastly, the incorporation of polar groups or the increase in polarity can raise the Tg, as stronger intermolecular forces between chains require more energy (higher temperature) to overcome. These changes can be utilized in polymer engineering to tailor materials for specific applications requiring certain thermal properties.
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