introduction to temed and its role in accelerating polymer synthesis reaction rates n,n,n’,n’-tetramethylethylenediamine (temed) is a versatile reagent widely used in polymer chemistry, particularly for accelerating the polymerization of acrylamide-based polymers. temed serves as a catalyst by promoting the decomposition of ammonium persulfate (aps), which generates free radicals that initiate the polymerization process. this article...