Atom transfer radical polymerization of hydrophilic monomers and its applications
We highlight previous work on ATRP of hydrophilic monomers as well as its application.
Plastic reusable pH indicator strips: preparation via anion-exchange of poly(ionic liquids) with anionic dyes
Plastic 1–14 pH indicator strips were prepared via cross-linking of an ionic liquid (IL) monomer, 1-butyl-3-vinylimidazolium bromide ([Bvim][Br]), with acrylonitrile, and followed by anion-exchange with anionic dyes. The resultant pH indicator strips exhibit enhanced pH-responsive colour changes and robust pH-response reversibility in both aqueous and organic solutions.
Synthesis of thiophene-containing conjugated polymers from 2,5-thiophenebis(boronic ester)s by Suzuki polycondensation
Conjugated polymers were synthesized by SPC of thiophene diboronic esters and aryl dibromides using a palladium and thiophene-based bulky phosphorous ligand as a catalyst.
A multicomponent polymerization system: click–chemoenzymatic–ATRP in one-pot for polymer synthesis
A simultaneous multicomponent polymerization system combining CuAAC click reaction, enzymatic transesterification and ATRP has been successfully developed.
Folate -conjugated poly(N-(2-hydroxypropyl)methacrylamide-co-methacrylic acid) nanohydrogels with pH/redox dual-stimuli response for controlled drug release
A pH/redox dual-stimuli-responsive targeted drug delivery system was facilely prepared via a distillation–precipitation polymerization and a subsequent folate modification.
Effects of “mature micelle” formation of Pluronic P123 on equilibrium between lactone and carboxylate forms of 10-hydrocamptothecin in water
The equilibrium fraction of the active lactone form of the anti-tumor drug 10-hydrocamptothecin in water could be significantly enhanced after the co-assembly of the drug and polymer molecules into “mature micelles”.
Triphenylphosphine as phosphorus catalyst for reversible chain-transfer catalyzed polymerization (RTCP)
The organic catalyst triphenylphosphine was developed as an effective catalyst for reversible chain-transfer catalyzed polymerizations (RTCPs) of styrene and methyl methacrylate.
Characterization and assembly investigation of a dodecapeptide hydrolyzed from the crystalline domain of Bombyx mori silk fibroin
A well-defined silk peptide which self-assembles in water is produced from silkworm silk protein by digesting with elastase.
A novel carbon nanotube /polymer composite film for counter electrodes of dye -sensitized solar cells
Perpendicularly aligned and penetrated carbon nanotube/polymer composite films are developed as counter electrodes to fabricate novel dye-sensitized solar cells.
About this collection
In September 2012 the 1stPolymer Chemistry International Symposium was held in China at Tsinghua University, Soochow University and Fudan University.
The purpose of the symposium was to bring together scientists in a stimulating and friendly environment that would foster collaborations between researchers and the universities involved in the meetings.
The symposium comprised of three one-day meetings held at each of the above institutions, and featured talks by international speakers from the Polymer Chemistry Editorial Board and local speakers.
In this web collection we highlight a selection of articles from the speakers to make the ideas of the symposium available to a broader audience.