Themed collection Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020

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Perspective

Photoinduced free radical promoted cationic polymerization 40 years after its discovery

Free radical promoted cationic photopolymerization has been described with its historical background, main principles and usage in polymer synthesis.

Graphical abstract: Photoinduced free radical promoted cationic polymerization 40 years after its discovery
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020
Minireview

Recent advances in RAFT polymerization of monomers derived from renewable resources

In this Minireview, RAFT polymerization of monomers derived from renewable resources is explored. Methods used to prepare these monomers are discussed, and potential applications of the resulting renewable polymers are highlighted.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in RAFT polymerization of monomers derived from renewable resources
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020
Review Article

Chemical recycling of poly(bisphenol A carbonate)

This review covers the current status of chemical recycling and upcycling of poly(bisphenol A carbonate), a leading engineering plastic of great economic and environmental interest.

Graphical abstract: Chemical recycling of poly(bisphenol A carbonate)
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020
Review Article

Polymerization techniques in polymerization-induced self-assembly (PISA)

The development of controlled/“living” polymerization greatly stimulated the prosperity of the fabrication and application of block copolymer nano-objects.

Graphical abstract: Polymerization techniques in polymerization-induced self-assembly (PISA)
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020
Open Access Review Article

Polymer mechanochemistry-enabled pericyclic reactions

Polymer mechanochemical pericyclic reactions are reviewed with regard to their structural features and substitution prerequisites to the polymer framework.

Graphical abstract: Polymer mechanochemistry-enabled pericyclic reactions
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020
Review Article

Dynamic covalent bonds in self-healing, shape memory, and controllable stiffness hydrogels

A review of hydrogels containing dynamic bonds that are shown to provide benefits for applications including self-healing and stimuli-induced stiffness changes.

Graphical abstract: Dynamic covalent bonds in self-healing, shape memory, and controllable stiffness hydrogels
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020
Review Article

Synthetic approaches for multiblock copolymers

Multiblock copolymers (MBCs) are an emerging class of synthetic polymers that exhibit different macromolecular architectures and behaviours to those of homopolymers or di/triblock copolymers.

Graphical abstract: Synthetic approaches for multiblock copolymers
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020
Review Article

A guide to supramolecular polymerizations

Supramolecular polymers are non-covalent assemblies of unimeric building blocks connected by secondary interactions and hold great promises due to their dynamic nature.

Graphical abstract: A guide to supramolecular polymerizations
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020
Review Article

Hydrogel scaffolds for tissue engineering: the importance of polymer choice

We explore the design and synthesis of hydrogel scaffolds for tissue engineering from the perspective of the underlying polymer chemistry. The key polymers, properties and architectures used, and their effect on tissue growth are discussed.

Graphical abstract: Hydrogel scaffolds for tissue engineering: the importance of polymer choice
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020
Review Article

Tuning chromatic response, sensitivity, and specificity of polydiacetylene-based sensors

In this review, we provide an overview of six major techniques to tune the sensitivity and specificity of polydiacetylene-based sensors.

Graphical abstract: Tuning chromatic response, sensitivity, and specificity of polydiacetylene-based sensors
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020
Communication

3D printing of polymeric materials based on photo-RAFT polymerization

For the first time, we report 3D printing of RAFT-based formulations to fabricate functional objects in a layer-by-layer fashion.

Graphical abstract: 3D printing of polymeric materials based on photo-RAFT polymerization
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Communication

A 2D covalent organic framework involving strong intramolecular hydrogen bonds for advanced supercapacitors

A two-dimensional covalent organic framework with abundant intramolecular hydrogen bonds and a benzobisthiazole skeleton shows a superior specific capacitance of 724 F g−1 at 1 A g−1.

Graphical abstract: A 2D covalent organic framework involving strong intramolecular hydrogen bonds for advanced supercapacitors
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020
Paper

TPE-containing amphiphilic block copolymers: synthesis and application in the detection of nitroaromatic pollutants

Two AIE block copolymers termed P1 and P2 bearing TPE and PEG-based chains were synthesized with moderate molecular weights and narrow PDIs via RAFT polymerization. Both P1 and P2 can be used in the fluorescence detection of nitroaromatic compounds (NACs) and cell images.

Graphical abstract: TPE-containing amphiphilic block copolymers: synthesis and application in the detection of nitroaromatic pollutants
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020
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Tacticity, molecular weight, and temporal control by lanthanide triflate-catalyzed stereoselective radical polymerization of acrylamides with an organotellurium chain transfer agent

Ternary control over molecular weight, tacticity, and time was achieved in the polymerization of acrylamides by photo-induced organotellurium-mediated radical polymerization (TERP) in the presence of Y(OTf)3 or Yb(OTf)3 as an acid catalyst.

Graphical abstract: Tacticity, molecular weight, and temporal control by lanthanide triflate-catalyzed stereoselective radical polymerization of acrylamides with an organotellurium chain transfer agent
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020
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Thermoresponsive properties of poly(acrylamide-co-acrylonitrile)-based diblock copolymers synthesized (by PISA) in water

UCST-type poly(acrylamide-co-acrylonitrile) diblock copolymers synthesized in water (by PISA) can not only undergo reversible temperature-induced chain dissociation, but also temperature-induced morphological transition.

Graphical abstract: Thermoresponsive properties of poly(acrylamide-co-acrylonitrile)-based diblock copolymers synthesized (by PISA) in water
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020
Paper

Mechanically robust and tough waterborne polyurethane films based on diselenide bonds and dual H-bonding interactions with fast visible-light-triggered room-temperature self-healability

A dynamic but mechanically robust and tough polymer network was proposed, in which the fast room-temperature self-healing of our target polymer with mechanically robust and tough features is achieved under visible light.

Graphical abstract: Mechanically robust and tough waterborne polyurethane films based on diselenide bonds and dual H-bonding interactions with fast visible-light-triggered room-temperature self-healability
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020
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Influence of the polymer matrix on the viscoelastic behaviour of vitrimers

Vitrimers, an emerging field of research, in which still many fundamental aspects of material design remain to be explored. Here, we systematically explore the effect of the choice of the matrix on a dynamic exchange reaction in a polymer network.

Graphical abstract: Influence of the polymer matrix on the viscoelastic behaviour of vitrimers
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020
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Mixed mechanisms of bond exchange in covalent adaptable networks: monitoring the contribution of reversible exchange and reversible addition in thiol–succinic anhydride dynamic networks

Thioester anhydride reversible addition and thiol–thioester reversible exchange are discussed as two competing mechanisms dictating the dynamic response in thiol–succinic anhydride dynamic networks.

Graphical abstract: Mixed mechanisms of bond exchange in covalent adaptable networks: monitoring the contribution of reversible exchange and reversible addition in thiol–succinic anhydride dynamic networks
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020
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Mechanically robust and reprocessable imine exchange networks from modular polyester pre-polymers

Covalent adaptable networks (CANs) containing dynamic imine cross-links impart recyclability to thermoset materials, and the distribution of these cross-links greatly affects their observed thermomechanical properties.

Graphical abstract: Mechanically robust and reprocessable imine exchange networks from modular polyester pre-polymers
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020
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A remote nonconjugated electron effect in insertion polymerization with α-diimine nickel and palladium species

The remote nonconjugated electronic perturbations exert great influence on ethylene polymerization.

Graphical abstract: A remote nonconjugated electron effect in insertion polymerization with α-diimine nickel and palladium species
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020
Paper

In silico rational design by molecular modeling of new ketones as photoinitiators in three-component photoinitiating systems: application in 3D printing

New photoinitiators for 3D printing were in silico developed by molecular modeling.

Graphical abstract: In silico rational design by molecular modeling of new ketones as photoinitiators in three-component photoinitiating systems: application in 3D printing
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020
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The effect of aggregation behavior on photovoltaic performances in benzodithiophene-thiazolothiazole-based wide band-gap conjugated polymers with side chain position changes

Two thiazolothiazole-based polymers were designed and synthesized, which exhibited significantly different aggregation and photovoltaic properties.

Graphical abstract: The effect of aggregation behavior on photovoltaic performances in benzodithiophene-thiazolothiazole-based wide band-gap conjugated polymers with side chain position changes
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020
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Triphenylamine-hexaarylbiimidazole derivatives as hydrogen-acceptor photoinitiators for free radical photopolymerization under UV and LED light

In this study, three triphenylamine-based hexaarylbiimidazole (HABI) derivatives featuring different numbers of methoxy groups (none for HABI1, two for HABI2, and four for HABI3) have been synthesized.

Graphical abstract: Triphenylamine-hexaarylbiimidazole derivatives as hydrogen-acceptor photoinitiators for free radical photopolymerization under UV and LED light
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020
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Structural tuning of polycaprolactone based thermadapt shape memory polymer

Polycaprolactone based thermadapt shape memory polymers with precisely controlled structures allow tunable shape reconfigurability.

Graphical abstract: Structural tuning of polycaprolactone based thermadapt shape memory polymer
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020
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Flexible cycloalkyl substituents in insertion polymerization with α-diimine nickel and palladium species

The investigation of the relationship between the structure of the catalyst and the microstructure of the obtained polymer has attracted much attention and broad interest in the field of transition metal-catalyzed olefin polymerization.

Graphical abstract: Flexible cycloalkyl substituents in insertion polymerization with α-diimine nickel and palladium species
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Tuning the mechanical and dynamic properties of imine bond crosslinked elastomeric vitrimers by manipulating the crosslinking degree

Imine bond crosslinked networks with tunable mechanical and dynamic properties are prepared by varying the precursor molecular weight and network crosslinking degree.

Graphical abstract: Tuning the mechanical and dynamic properties of imine bond crosslinked elastomeric vitrimers by manipulating the crosslinking degree
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Cyanuric chloride as a potent catalyst for the reduction of curing temperature of benzoxazines

Cyanuric chloride (2,4,6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine, TCT) was used as a catalyst to lower the ring opening polymerization (ROP) temperature of 1,3-benzoxazines.

Graphical abstract: Cyanuric chloride as a potent catalyst for the reduction of curing temperature of benzoxazines
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020
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Polybenzimidazole co-polymers: their synthesis, morphology and high temperature fuel cell membrane properties

Polybenzimidazole (PBI) random co-polymers containing alicyclic and aromatic backbones were synthesized using two different dicarboxylic acids (viz., cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid and terephthalic acid) by varying their molar ratios.

Graphical abstract: Polybenzimidazole co-polymers: their synthesis, morphology and high temperature fuel cell membrane properties
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020
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New bimolecular photoinitiating systems based on terphenyl derivatives as highly efficient photosensitizers for 3D printing application

New 2-(diethylamino)-4,6-diphenyl-benzene-1,3-dicarbonitrile derivatives were proposed as photoinitiators in conjunction with iodonium salts for: (i) the cationic polymerization, (ii) the free-radical polymerization, and (iii) the synthesis of IPNs.

Graphical abstract: New bimolecular photoinitiating systems based on terphenyl derivatives as highly efficient photosensitizers for 3D printing application
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020
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Ligand–metal secondary interactions in phosphine–sulfonate palladium and nickel catalyzed ethylene (co)polymerization

Ligand secondary interactions and Lewis acid modulation are simultaneously achieved in palladium and nickel catalyzed ethylene polymerization and copolymerization.

Graphical abstract: Ligand–metal secondary interactions in phosphine–sulfonate palladium and nickel catalyzed ethylene (co)polymerization
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Most Popular 2020
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Predictive design of polymer molecular weight distributions in anionic polymerization

Polymer molecular weight distributions are targeted through kinetic modeled with high fidelity based on the temporal control of chain initiation in anionic polymerizations.

Graphical abstract: Predictive design of polymer molecular weight distributions in anionic polymerization
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