University Chemistry ›› 2024, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (7): 294-298.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202311041

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Cyclic Olefin Copolymer (COC): The Agile Vanguard in the Realm of Materials

Hongling Yuan1, Jialin Xie2, Jiawei Wang2, Jixiang Zhao2, Jiayan Liu2, Qing Feng1, Wei Qi1, Min Liu1,   

  1. 1 School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China;
    2 School of Nursing, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
  • Received:2023-11-12 Accepted:2023-12-11 Published:2024-07-09
  • Contact: Wei Qi, Min Liu E-mail:qiwei@hust.edu.cn;liumin@hust.edu.cn

Abstract: This article recounts the experiences of an ordinary college student during a National Day trip to Wuhan, where unexpected encounters with Huawei Mate 60, food packaging bags, and medical equipment unfold. Through a vivid and lively narrative, the article introduces readers to cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) materials and their typical applications in optical devices, plastic packaging, and the biomedical field.

Key words: Cyclic olefin copolymer, Engineering materials, Amorphous, Independent intellectual property rights