Latent catalysts in vitrimers
A wide variety of latent catalysts are elucidated in vitrimer chemistry.
Review Article
Post-polymerization functionalization of aliphatic polycarbonates using click chemistry
Presently there is much interest in the synthesis of degradable, more sustainable polymers from resources that minimize the use of petroleum-based feedstocks.
Green synthesis of polymer materials via enzyme- initiated RAFT polymerization
In this review, various strategies of enzyme-catalysed RAFT polymerization are discussed for the synthesis of sustainable and precision polymers via green polymer chemistry.
Recent developments of polymeric delivery systems in gene therapeutics
A brief overview of main strategies to improve the gene transfection efficiency of PCVs recently and their applications in certain diseases.
Polymerization-induced self-assembly for the construction of nanostructured hydrogels
This review summarizes the recent advances in PISA for the fabrication of polymer assemblies-based nanostructured hydrogels, including colloidal hydrogels, multiphase hydrogels, and micelle-crosslinked hydrogels.
Recycling and depolymerisation of poly(ethylene terephthalate): a review
This review discusses the physical-, chemical recycling and biodegradation processes and mechanisms of PET, proposing effecting compromise between its overall properties and conferred intrinsic biodegradability by modified monomer polymerisation.
Solid-state polymer electrolytes in lithium batteries: latest progress and perspective
This review provides a comprehensive overview of solid-state polymer electrolytes performance characteristics of various chemical structures such as ethers, esters, nitrile and vinylidene fluoride.
Macromolecular architectural effects on solution self-assembly of amphiphilic AB-type block copolymers
This review discusses the self-assembly of amphiphilic linear and various non-linear polymers such as star and cyclic architectures, highlighting how polymer architecture impacts self-assembly behavior.
Photopolymerization activated by photobase generators and applications: from photolithography to high-quality photoresists
Light-induced polymerization has become a very attractive technology for advanced manufacturing of polymers.
Tutorial Review
A tutorial review of linear rheology for polymer chemists: basics and best practices for covalent adaptable networks
This tutorial review of linear viscoelasticity is targeted at polymer chemists working with covalent adaptable networks. It provides an overview of concepts, analysis, misconceptions, and best practices for rheological experiments.
Tutorial Review
Educational series: characterizing crosslinked polymer networks
Characterization of polymer networks presents unique challenges due to the insolubility of the materials, but this also enables characterization by new techniques that take advantage of the bulk network structure.
Polymer characterization by size-exclusion chromatography with multi-angle light scattering (SEC-MALS): a tutorial review
We describe the theory and application of SEC-MALS with minimal equations and a focus on synthetic polymer characterization.
Design of functional isocyanate-free poly(oxazolidone)s under mild conditions
Allyl-containing bis(oxazolidone)s, obtained by depolymerization of polycarbonates, are polymerized with dithiols to deliver functional poly(oxazolidone)s, easily derived by thioether oxidation to sulfoxides or sulfones, or by S-alkylation.
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This collection contains recent Review-type articles published by Polymer Chemistry. New articles will be added to this collection as soon as possible after publication.