Themed collection Polymer Chemistry Recent HOT Articles

Using precision polymer chemistry for plastics traceability and governance
Resolving the anonymity of plastic materials is critical for safeguarding the well-being of our natural environments and human health.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 6082-6090
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY01180H

Reconsidering terms for mechanisms of polymer growth: the “step-growth” and “chain-growth” dilemma
Terms used for mechanisms of polymer growth are varied and problematic; we detail here our concerns with the terms “step-growth” and “chain-growth.” Ultimately, we seek terms that are simple, accurate, and attractive to the polymer community.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 2262-2270
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY00086E
The signal-to-noise issue in mass spectrometric analysis of polymers
Mass spectrometric approaches to polymer analysis become increasingly ineffective as average molecular weight increases. This perspective explains these fundamental limits of MS for determining molecular weight distribution of high polymers.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 4451-4461
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY00461A

Chemical design and synthesis of macromolecular profluorescent nitroxide systems as self-reporting probes
The objective of this mini-review article is to highlight the importance of the chemical design towards the synthesis of polymeric profluorescent nitroxides applicable as self-reporting probes.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 1648-1657
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01645H
Tuning dispersity of linear polymers and polymeric brushes grown from nanoparticles by atom transfer radical polymerization
Molecular weight distribution imposes considerable influence on the properties of polymers, making it an important parameter, impacting morphology and structural behavior of polymeric materials.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 6071-6082
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01178B
Evolution and applications of polymer brush hypersurface photolithography
Hypersurface photolithography creates arbitrary polymer brush patterns with independent control over feature diameter, height, and spacing between features, while controlling composition along a polymer chain and between features.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 5724-5746
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01073E
Nanoconfined synthesis of conjugated ladder polymers
This review highlights recent advances in controlled synthesis of conjugated ladder polymers using templates.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 5003-5018
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY00809B

Recent advances in the ring-opening polymerization of sulfur-containing monomers
Inspired by the broad range of applications for sulfur-containing polymers, this article presents an overview regarding various ROP technologies (ROP/rROP/ROMP) which cement the importance of sulfur-containing monomers in modern polymer chemistry.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 4858-4878
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY00831A
Thiolactone chemistry, a versatile platform for macromolecular engineering
This review covers the extensive use of γ-thiolactone chemistry as a versatile and powerful tool for macromolecular engineering and the preparation of various polymer architectures, such as functional, alternating, or sequence-controlled (co)polymers.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 4592-4614
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY00731B
Reversible complexation mediated polymerization: an emerging type of organocatalytically controlled radical polymerization
Reversible complexation mediated polymerization (RCMP) was developed as a new class of controlled radical polymerization (CRP) using organic catalysts. In particular, photo-RCMP is among the simplest, cheapest, and most robust photoinduced CRPs.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 2402-2419
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY00120A
From macromonomers to bottlebrush copolymers with sequence control: synthesis, properties, and applications
This review article focuses on recent advances of bottlebrush copolymers prepared by a ring-opening metathesis polymerization, from synthesis efforts to properties and applications.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 2224-2261
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY00126H
End-functionalized polymers by controlled/living radical polymerizations: synthesis and applications
This review focuses on end-functionalized polymers synthesized by controlled/living radical polymerizations and the applications in fields including bioconjugate formation, surface modification, topology construction, and self-assembly.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 300-358
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01252E
Microporous poly(glycidyl methacrylate-co-ethylene glycol dimethyl acrylate) microspheres: synthesis, functionalization and applications
As a new kind of functional material, micron-sized porous polymer microspheres are a hot research topic in the field of polymer materials.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 6050-6070
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY00834J
A guide towards safe, functional and renewable BPA alternatives by rational molecular design: structure–property and structure–toxicity relationships
Putting the pieces together: a guide for rational molecular design of safe, functional and renewable BPA alternatives.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 5870-5901
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY00909E
Synthesis of telechelic polyolefins
A comprehensive review of all the methodologies developed for the synthesis of telechelic polyolefins is reported.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 5126-5138
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY00819F
Versatile fully-substituted triazole-functionalized polypeptides with a stable α-helical conformation for gene delivery
A library of polypeptides bearing fully-substituted triazoles (FT) was developed via a Cu-catalyzed multicomponent reaction (MCR), which avoided the undesired hydrogen bonding and stabilized the α-helix in a broad pH range.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 5042-5047
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY00894G
Tailoring the luminescence of FRET systems built using supramolecular polymeric nanotubes
Supramolecular polymeric nanotubes self-assembled from cyclic peptide–polymer conjugates are employed as general scaffolds to fabricate supramolecular FRET systems with tailorable and responsive luminescence.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 4366-4371
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY00557C
Investigation of two-photon polymerized microstructures using fluorescence lifetime measurements
A fluorescent molecular rotor is exploited as a viscosity probe to reveal heterogeneity in multi-material microstructures made by two-photon polymerization. These results open the door to probe the 4D character of active 3D microstructures.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 2902-2906
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01728D

3D printed elastomers with Sylgard-184-like mechanical properties and tuneable degradability
Digital light 3D printing of biodegradable elastomers with mechanical properties comparable to the ones of Sylgard-184 via dual-polymer resins.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 2271-2276
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY00113F
Hydrogen-bonded supramolecular polymer micelles with pH/photothermal-responsive carmofur release and combined chemo-photothermal therapy
This work targets the construction of hydrogen-bonded (H-bonded) supramolecular polymeric micelles loaded with chemotherapy drugs (carmofur) and photothermal agents (IR780) for combined chemo-photothermal therapies (CT/PTT).
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 1010-1014
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01634B
Azine- and imine-linked conjugated polyHIPEs through Schiff-base condensation reaction
A new alternative synthetic route to the transition-metal free π-conjugated polyHIPEs is reported, which combines the Schiff-base condensation reaction and an emulsion-templating technology.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 474-478
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01467F
Nonstoichiometric hydroarylation polyaddition for synthesis of pyrrole-based poly(arylenevinylene)s
Nonstoichiometric polyaddition via the Co-catalyzed hydroarylation of diyne monomers with excess 1-(2-pyrimidinyl)pyrrole was demonstrated.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 379-382
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01425K
Upconversion nanoparticle-assisted cationic and radical/cationic hybrid photopolymerization using sulfonium salts
Several sulfonium salts as unimolecular photoinitiators can efficiently initiate UCNP-assisted direct cationic and radial/cationic photopolymerization under 980 nm NIR light irradiation.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 7005-7009
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01455B
Multipath oxygen-mediated PET-RAFT polymerization by a conjugated organic polymer photocatalyst under red LED irradiation
TCPP-DMTA-COP has been synthesized and serves as a heterogeneous photocatalyst in a multipath aerobic-mediated reductive quenching pathway (O-RQP) for a PET-RAFT polymerization process.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 6998-7004
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01058A
Reversible cyclic-linear topological transformation using a long-range rotaxane switch
A reversible linear-cyclic topological transformation of polymers facilitated by a long-range rotaxane switch.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 6381-6385
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01197A
Sustainable synthesis of CO2-derived polycarbonates from D-xylose
Synthetic transformation of D-xylose into a four-membered cyclic ether allows for reactions with CO2 leading to linear polycarbonates by either ring-opening copolymerisation directly or by isolation of a six-membered cyclic carbonate followed by ring-opening polymerisation.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 5271-5278
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY00784J
Mediating covalent crosslinking of single-chain nanoparticles through solvophobicity in organic solvents
The photoinduced intrachain crosslinking of coumarin-containing copolymers in various organic solvents was mediated through the solvophobic effect, providing control over the reaction rate and the compaction of the final single-chain nanoparticles.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 4462-4466
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY00780G
Model dynamic covalent thermoresponsive amphiphilic polymer co-networks based on acylhydrazone end-linked Tetronic T904 star block copolymers
Hydrogels based on acylhydrazone end-linked Tetronic T904 four-armed amphiphilic star block copolymers show thermally-induced aqueous self-assembly and toughening, and cross-link dissociation and association traceable via simple 1H NMR spectroscopy.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 201-211
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY01256A
Moisture tolerant cationic RAFT polymerization of vinyl ethers
Cationic RAFT of vinyl ethers was performed without reagent purification and under ambient conditions by utilizing a PCCP acid initiator with a HBD catalyst. Despite inherent nucleophiles, the system retained high chain end fidelity and modularity.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 5974-5979
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY00780K
Structural analysis of hyperbranched polyhydrocarbon synthesized by electrochemical polymerization
Structure of a hyperbranched polyhydrocarbon obtained by electrochemical polymerization was analyzed by various NMR techniques and modeling. The calculated physical properties from its bulk model system well matched with experimental results.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 5309-5315
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY00756H
Statistical copolymers of thiophene-3-carboxylates and selenophene-3-carboxylates; 77Se NMR as a tool to examine copolymer sequence in selenophene-based conjugated polymers
Here, a new class of ester-functionalized polychalcogenophene is reported, the poly(3-alkylesterselenophene). Moreover, a series of thiophene–selenophene copolymers were prepared.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 5316-5324
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY00777K
Synthesis and characterization of polysulfides formed by the inverse vulcanisation of cyclosiloxanes with sulfur
Polysulfides cross-linked with cyclosiloxanes were synthesized, characterized and tested as solvent sorbents.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 4717-4726
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY00581F
Barbier single-atom polymerization induced emission as a one-pot approach towards stimuli-responsive luminescent polymers
A one-pot strategy for the design of stimuli-responsive luminescent polymers has been demonstrated through Barbier PIE, where the N,N-dimethyl moiety endows the polymers with both stimuli-responsive and red-shifted nonconjugated emission properties.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 4524-4534
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY00816E
Tailoring intermolecular interactions in ion gels with rationally designed phosphonic acid polymers
Design strategies of phosphonic acid polymers established advanced ion gels with high ionic conductivity, mechanical strength, and self-healing ability via a configurable balance of ionic and hydrogen bonding interactions at the molecular level.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 4372-4383
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY00646D

A block copolymer templated approach for the preparation of nanoporous polymer structures and cellulose fiber hybrids by ozone treatment
Porous nanostructures were derived after self-assembly of amphiphilic block copolymers and subsequent ozone-mediated block segment degradation. Highly ordered pores were obtained for BCP films and for coatings at cellulose fibers’ surfaces.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 4028-4046
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY00562J
Donor modification of thermally activated delayed fluorescence photosensitizers for organocatalyzed atom transfer radical polymerization
TADF donor-acceptor conjugates were applied as photosensitizers for organocatalyzed organic atom transfer radical polymerization. A donor-modification strategy was found to dramatically improve the control over the polymerization.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 3892-3903
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY00470D
Ductile gas barrier poly(ester–amide)s derived from glycolide
Sustainable poly(ester–amide)s derived from glycolide have been synthesized and their thermal, mechanical, and gas barrier properties have been studied by systematically changing the number of methylene groups.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 3882-3891
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY00479H

Synthesis and derivatization of epoxy-functional sterically-stabilized diblock copolymer spheres in non-polar media: does the spatial location of the epoxy groups matter?
Epoxy-functional sterically-stabilized diblock copolymer nanoparticles are prepared via PISA in mineral oil and then derivatized using various reagents and reaction conditions.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 3619-3630
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY00559J
Supramolecularly cross-linked nanoassemblies of self-immolative polyurethane from recycled plastic waste: high encapsulation stability and the triggered release of guest molecules
Recycled plastic waste based self-immolative polyurethane has been synthesized and nanoformulated for tumor relevant pH induced charge modulation, efficient guest encapsulation and triggered release in a controlled fashion.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 3294-3303
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY00341D
Influence of the molecular weight and size distribution of PSS on mixed ionic-electronic transport in PEDOT:PSS
Controlling the dispersity of PSS allows to control the performance of PEDOT:PSS in organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs).
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 2764-2775
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY00271J
Benzothiazole-disulfide based redox-responsive polymers: facile access to reversibly functionalizable polymeric coatings
Redox-responsive polymers and polymeric coatings containing benzothiazole-disulfide groups provide facile access to reversibly functionalizable platforms.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 2595-2607
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY00133K
Bio-based porphyrins pyropheophorbide a and its Zn-complex as visible-light photosensitizers for free-radical photopolymerization
Two chlorophyll a derivatives, namely pyropheophorbide a and its corresponding zinc(II) complex, are used as visible-light photosensitizers for free-radical photopolymerization.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 1658-1671
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01714D
Processes for coating surfaces with a copolymer made from sulfur and dicyclopentadiene
A copolymer made from sulfur and dicyclopentadiene was useful as a mercury sorbent, and also as a protective and repairable coating.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 1320-1327
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01416A

The role of transesterifications in reversible polycondensations and a reinvestigation of the Jacobson–Beckmann–Stockmayer experiments
Strong protic acids catalyze intermolecular transesterification in reversible polyester syntheses even at low temperatures (109 °C), an important aspect not considered in the original Jacobson–Stockmayer theory of reversible polycondensations.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 1177-1185
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01679B
Poly(N-cyanoethylacrylamide), a new thermoresponsive homopolymer presenting both LCST and UCST behavior in water
Novel dual thermoresponsive N-cyanoethylacrylamide (CEAm)-based (co)polymers synthesized by RAFT polymerization display a lower critical solution temperature (LCST) and an upper critical solution temperature (UCST) in water.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 1075-1083
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY00032F
Trifluoromethoxy-substituted nickel catalysts for producing highly branched polyethylenes: impact of solvent, activator and N,N′-ligand on polymer properties
Highly branched and narrowly dispersed polyethylenes with high or ultra-high molecular weights are accessible using the depicted nickel precatalyst/activator combinations.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 1040-1058
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01637G
Effect of halogen and solvent on iron-catalyzed atom transfer radical polymerization
Efficient exchange of Br in iron-catalyzed ATRP in anisole provided well-controlled polymers with low dispersity as opposed to the Cl-based initiating system, which resulted in large dispersities due to the slower activation/deactivation with Cl.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 1059-1066
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01601F
Computational design of next generation atom transfer radical polymerization ligands
Computational studies show that the activity of ATRP catalysts can be dramatically improved using quinuclidine bridgehead ligands.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 1067-1074
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01716K
Acridinium salts as photoredox organocatalysts for photomediated cationic RAFT and DT polymerizations of vinyl ethers
A series of acridinium salts with high excited-state oxidative power are employed as photoredox organocatalysts for photomediated cationic RAFT and DT polymerizations under visible light.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 1031-1039
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01568K
Multi-tunable aggregation behaviors of thermo/pH-responsive toothbrush-like and jellyfish-like copolymers
Rational design of comb-like and linear conjugates comprising PNIPAM and PDMAEMA segments allows the construction of a multi-tunable hierarchical self-assembly platform and insight into the topology effect.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 877-890
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01667A
Chain-growth click copolymerization for the synthesis of branched copolymers with tunable branching densities
A facile synthesis of branched polymers with regulated molecular weights, low dispersity and freely tuned branching densities is reported.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 891-897
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01635K

Photo-chemically induced polycondensation of a pure phenolic resin for additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing of phenolic resins as a proof-of-concept for the first photo-chemical induced polycondensation by Hot Lithography. Through the dual use of a photoacidgenerator, the first pure 3D printing of Bakelite© is investigated.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 768-777
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01665B
Polyrhodamine: a redox stable conducting polyelectrolyte
First example of a redox stable conducting polymer with a rhodamine backbone.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 759-767
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01474A
Two luminescent film sensors constructed from new lanthanide coordination polymers for ratiometric detection of Zn2+ and NH3 in water and their white emission properties
Two luminescent film sensors constructed from new lanthanide coordination polymers based on a new tetra-monodentated ligand for ratiometric detection of Zn2+ and NH3 in water were developed.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 778-793
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01492G
Star-like poly(peptoid)s with selective antibacterial activity
We developed new macromolecular engineering approaches enabling the preparation of star-shaped and antimicrobial polypeptoids by ring-opening polymerization.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 600-612
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01529J
Room-temperature Barbier single-atom polymerization induced emission as a versatile approach for the utilization of monofunctional carboxylic acid resources
Barbier polymerization is realized at room-temperature with single-atom polymerization and polymerization-induced emission characteristics, which exhibits capability on sensitive explosive detection and artificial light-harvesting system fabrication.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 592-599
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01493E
Organobase 1,1,3,3-tetramethyl guanidine catalyzed rapid ring-opening polymerization of α-amino acid N-carboxyanhydrides adaptive to amine, alcohol and carboxyl acid initiators
For amine, hydroxyl and carboxyl terminated initiators, the organobase 1,1,3,3-tetramethylguanidine (TMG) catalyzes the rapid polymerization to afford polypeptides with controllable molecular weights and dispersities.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 586-591
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01508G
Controlled copolymerization of α-NCAs and α-NNTAs for preparing peptide/peptoid hybrid polymers with adjustable proteolysis
The living and controlled copolymerization of α-NCAs and α-NNTAs enables the facile synthesis of peptide/peptoid hybrid polymers with an alternating-like distribution of residues and adjustable proteolysis by varying the proportion of peptoid residues.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 388-394
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01413G
Controlling mechanical properties of 3D printed polymer composites through photoinduced reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization
Reversible addition–fragmentation chain-transfer (RAFT) polymerization has been exploited to design silica-nanoparticle-incorporated photocurable resins for 3D printing of materials with enhanced mechanical properties and complex structures.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 44-57
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01283E

Insights into the co-assemblies formed by different aromatic short-peptide amphiphiles
The mechanism of co-assembly of different aromatic dipeptides has been studied using a combination of microscopy and spectroscopy techniques. At an equimolar ratio, the kinetics of the process is favored giving rise to alternate copolymers.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 6832-6845
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01366A
Rapid, green synthesis of high performance viscosifiers via a photoiniferter approach for water-based drilling fluids
The generation of high-performance materials under benign conditions is very much needed in the efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of oil and gas explorations.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 6705-6713
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01083B
Aqueous ROPISA of α-amino acid N-carboxyanhydrides: polypeptide block secondary structure controls nanoparticle shape anisotropy
Ring-Opening Polymerization-Induced Self-Assembly (ROPISA) of N-carboxyanhydride is an efficient one-step process to obtain nanomaterials made of polypeptides.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 6242-6251
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY00995H
Highly efficient vinylic addition polymerization of 5-vinyl-2-norbornene using benzylic palladium complexes as precatalysts
A very small amount of a palladium benzylic complex as initiator brings about the vinylic addition polymerization of the reluctant 5-vinyl-2-norbornene.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 5963-5969
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01165K
Multisegmented polymers via step-growth and RAFT miniemulsion polymerization
We report a method to efficiently prepare multisegmented polymers via a combination of step-growth (SG) and reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 5952-5962
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01163D

One-pot synthesis and aqueous solution properties of pH-responsive schizophrenic diblock copolymer nanoparticles prepared via RAFT aqueous dispersion polymerization
Well-defined doubly pH-responsive schizophrenic diblock copolymer nanoparticles with tunable isoelectric points are prepared via RAFT aqueous dispersion polymerization using an efficient one-pot protocol.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 5842-5850
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01114F
Synthesis, structure and properties of copolymers of syndiotactic polypropylene with 1-hexene and 1-octene
Incorporation of long branches, such as 1-hexene or 1-octene, in syndiotactic polypropylene gives novel elastomeric materials, whose crystallization behavior and elastic properties can be easily tailored through tuning of the branches concentration.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 5815-5830
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY00975C

RAFT aqueous emulsion polymerization of methyl methacrylate: observation of unexpected constraints when employing a non-ionic steric stabilizer block
Using a non-ionic steric stabilizer for the RAFT aqueous emulsion polymerization of methyl methacrylate leads to flocculated nanoparticles when targeting DPs > 100; there is no such constraint when employing an anionic stabilizer block.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 5760-5769
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01008E
Modification of polybutadiene with trifluoromethyl and clickable azide groups in one shot
We report copper-catalyzed intermolecular azide-trifluoromethylation of the alkenyls of PB without any chain degradation and crosslinking.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 5589-5597
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01016F
Alginate-based diblock polymers: preparation, characterization and Ca-induced self-assembly
Renewable resources can provide a range of different polysaccharide blocks that can be used to prepare new types of stimuli-responsive polysaccharide-based block copolymers.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 5412-5425
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY00727K
Block copolymers comprising degradable poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline) analogues via copper-free click chemistry
We present the synthesis development of amphiphilic, degradable poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline) (PEtOx) analogue block copolymers in a modular fashion utilizing the strain-promoted azide–alkyne cycloaddition (SPAAC).
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 5426-5437
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY00853F
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