Themed collection Polymer Chemistry's Most Popular 2023 Articles

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Review Article

A review on the application of molecular descriptors and machine learning in polymer design

Molecular descriptors and machine learning are useful tools for extracting structure–property relationships from large, complex polymer data, and accelerating the design of novel polymers with tailored functionalities.

Graphical abstract: A review on the application of molecular descriptors and machine learning in polymer design
Review Article

Borane catalysis for epoxide (co)polymerization

This review discusses the impact of borane catalysis on epoxide homo- and copolymerization, focussing on polymerization mechanisms and catalyst design.

Graphical abstract: Borane catalysis for epoxide (co)polymerization
Tutorial Review

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.

Graphical abstract: Polymer characterization by size-exclusion chromatography with multi-angle light scattering (SEC-MALS): a tutorial review
Open Access Tutorial Review

Educational series: turning monomers into crosslinked polymer networks

Multifunctional monomers enable the synthesis of polymer networks by adapting the polymerization methods used for conventional linear polymer synthesis.

Graphical abstract: Educational series: turning monomers into crosslinked polymer networks
Open Access Communication

A dual action coumarin-camptothecin polymer for light responsive drug release and photodynamic therapy

A light-responsive polymer caging the anticancer drug camptothecin was prepared by RAFT polymerisation. The water-soluble polymer efficiently killed cancer cells under irradiation thanks to simultaneous camptothecin uncaging and photodynamic therapy.

Graphical abstract: A dual action coumarin-camptothecin polymer for light responsive drug release and photodynamic therapy
Communication

β-Amino amide based covalent adaptable networks with high dimensional stability

Catalyst-free reversible β-amino amides in covalent adaptable networks with reprocessability and high dimensional stability.

Graphical abstract: β-Amino amide based covalent adaptable networks with high dimensional stability
Open Access Communication

Amine-bearing cyclic ketene acetals for pH-responsive and degradable polyesters through radical ring-opening polymerisation

A series of previously unreported amine-bearing cyclic ketene acetals (CKAs) furnished with different alkyl-substituents were prepared and polymerised into pH-responsive polyesters.

Graphical abstract: Amine-bearing cyclic ketene acetals for pH-responsive and degradable polyesters through radical ring-opening polymerisation
Open Access Communication

Light-accelerated depolymerization catalyzed by Eosin Y

Eosin Y is used as a photocatalyst for the acceleration of the depolymerization of polymethacrylates.

Graphical abstract: Light-accelerated depolymerization catalyzed by Eosin Y
Open Access Paper

Strands vs. crosslinks: topology-dependent degradation and regelation of polyacrylate networks synthesised by RAFT polymerisation

The influence of the cleavable bond location on degradation and reformation of poly(n-butyl acrylate) networks synthesised by RAFT polymerisation was investigated and revealed that cleavable backbones lead to more efficient network reversibility.

Graphical abstract: Strands vs. crosslinks: topology-dependent degradation and regelation of polyacrylate networks synthesised by RAFT polymerisation
Open Access Paper

Branched polyesters from radical ring-opening polymerization of cyclic ketene acetals: synthesis, chemical hydrolysis and biodegradation

A new synthetic route to the cyclic ketene acetal, 2-methylene-4-methyl-1,3-dioxepane (Me-MDO) is reported. The introduction of side-groups to the polyester affects its degradability.

Graphical abstract: Branched polyesters from radical ring-opening polymerization of cyclic ketene acetals: synthesis, chemical hydrolysis and biodegradation
Open Access Paper

Lipoic acid-based vitrimer-like elastomer

The synthesis of a lipoic acid-based vitrimer-like elastomer (LAVE).

Graphical abstract: Lipoic acid-based vitrimer-like elastomer
Paper

Photoredox Diels–Alder ladder polymerization

Ladder polymers with highly saturated backbones are prepared using a photoredox-catalyzed radical cation Diels–Alder polymerization.

Graphical abstract: Photoredox Diels–Alder ladder polymerization
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Recent HOT Articles
Open Access Paper

Thioether-based poly(2-oxazoline)s: from optimized synthesis to advanced ROS-responsive nanomaterials

Intelligent redox-responsive polymers, such as thioether-containing poly(2-oxazoline)s, facilitate drug delivery and triggered release in biomedical applications.

Graphical abstract: Thioether-based poly(2-oxazoline)s: from optimized synthesis to advanced ROS-responsive nanomaterials
Open Access Paper

Stereolithographic 3D printing of pure poly(ether–ester) networks from spirocyclic monomers via cationic ring-opening photopolymerization at high temperatures

We demonstrate stereolithographic 3D printing of pure aliphatic poly(ether esters) from spiro-orthoesters with near-net-zero shrinkage and significantly reduced shrinkage stress.

Graphical abstract: Stereolithographic 3D printing of pure poly(ether–ester) networks from spirocyclic monomers via cationic ring-opening photopolymerization at high temperatures
Open Access Paper

Ring-opening polymerization of functionalized aliphatic bicyclic carbonates

The development of new functional polycarbonates through ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of cyclic precursors is described.

Graphical abstract: Ring-opening polymerization of functionalized aliphatic bicyclic carbonates
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Recent HOT Articles
Open Access Paper

Bifunctional diazirine reagent for covalent dyeing of Kevlar and inert polymer materials

A bifunctional reagent containing a diazirine carbene precursor and a benzyl bromide electrophile can be used to photofunctionalize Kevlar and other inert polymers, providing sites for covalent attachment of dyes.

Graphical abstract: Bifunctional diazirine reagent for covalent dyeing of Kevlar and inert polymer materials
Paper

Synthesis of ABx and ABxC poly(ester-ether) polymers: polymer sequences and effects of Bx and BxC units on thermal properties

ABx and ABxC poly(ester-ether) polymers were synthesized and their units were shown to greatly affect thermal properties and significantly increase polymer degradability.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of ABx and ABxC poly(ester-ether) polymers: polymer sequences and effects of Bx and BxC units on thermal properties
Open Access Paper

Visible light activated coumarin photocages: an interplay between radical and organobase generation to govern thiol–ene polymerizations

Novel coumarinylmethyl photobase generators (PBGs) that induce polymerization upon exposure to visible light are described. PBG composition governs anionic vs. radical mechanisms, which will lead to disparate polymer topologies and properties.

Graphical abstract: Visible light activated coumarin photocages: an interplay between radical and organobase generation to govern thiol–ene polymerizations
Open Access Paper

Push–pull coumarin-based one-component iodonium photoinitiators for cationic nanocomposite 3D-VAT printing

In this article, we described a new group of cationic photoinitiators.

Graphical abstract: Push–pull coumarin-based one-component iodonium photoinitiators for cationic nanocomposite 3D-VAT printing
Paper

The effect of photolatent catalysts on the exchange kinetics of dual-wavelength 3D printable and photopatternable thiol-click vitrimers

The use of photolatent transesterification catalysts provides a unique way to locally control dynamic bond exchange reactions in vitrimers.

Graphical abstract: The effect of photolatent catalysts on the exchange kinetics of dual-wavelength 3D printable and photopatternable thiol-click vitrimers
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Economical synthesis of functional aromatic polythioamides from KOH-assisted multicomponent polymerizations of sulfur, aromatic diamines and dialdehydes

A series of aromatic polythioamides with high gold extraction efficiency and high refractive index have been synthesized through the KOH-assisted multicomponent polymerization of elemental sulfur, aromatic diamines and aromatic dialdehydes.

Graphical abstract: Economical synthesis of functional aromatic polythioamides from KOH-assisted multicomponent polymerizations of sulfur, aromatic diamines and dialdehydes
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Solid state chemical transformation provides a fully benzoxazine-linked porous organic polymer displaying enhanced CO2 capture and supercapacitor performance

We synthesized a fully benzoxazine (BZ)-linked POP comprising TPA and DHPT units through Sonogashira–Hagihara coupling and ring opening polymerization for CO2 capture and energy storage.

Graphical abstract: Solid state chemical transformation provides a fully benzoxazine-linked porous organic polymer displaying enhanced CO2 capture and supercapacitor performance
Open Access Paper

Chemically recyclable fluorescent polyesters via the ring-opening copolymerization of epoxides and anhydrides

Fluorescent polyesters have been prepared using ring-opening copolymerization by adding a fluorescent monomer to the reaction. The coloured polymers have been depolymerized and white polymer resynthesized from the recovered monomers.

Graphical abstract: Chemically recyclable fluorescent polyesters via the ring-opening copolymerization of epoxides and anhydrides
Open Access Paper

Development of prediction model for cloud point of thermo-responsive polymers by experiment-oriented materials informatics

A prediction model for cloud point was built by a combination of materials informatics and chemical insight.

Graphical abstract: Development of prediction model for cloud point of thermo-responsive polymers by experiment-oriented materials informatics
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Amidation of methyl ester-functionalised poly(2-oxazoline)s as a powerful tool to create dual pH- and temperature-responsive polymers as potential drug delivery systems

We present the synthesis of different amine-functionalised poly(2-oxazoline)s, their dual pH and temperature response as well as their capability to as promising stimuli responsive drug delivery vectors.

Graphical abstract: Amidation of methyl ester-functionalised poly(2-oxazoline)s as a powerful tool to create dual pH- and temperature-responsive polymers as potential drug delivery systems
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Lectureship Winners
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A Predictive machine-learning model for propagation rate coefficients in radical polymerization

Using ridge regression, the propagation rate coefficients for radical polymerization are correlated with basic molecular properties.

Graphical abstract: A Predictive machine-learning model for propagation rate coefficients in radical polymerization
Open Access Paper

Degradable vinyl polymer particles by radical aqueous emulsion copolymerization of methyl methacrylate and 5,6-benzo-2-methylene-1,3-dioxepane

Aqueous emulsion copolymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) and 5,6-benzo-2-methylene-1,3-dioxepane (BMDO) leads to stable particles of PMMA bearing in-chain ester units that can be cleaved under basic conditions.

Graphical abstract: Degradable vinyl polymer particles by radical aqueous emulsion copolymerization of methyl methacrylate and 5,6-benzo-2-methylene-1,3-dioxepane
From the themed collection: Polymer Chemistry Lectureship Winners
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Palladium-catalyzed synthesis of oil-based functionalized polyolefins

In this study, we used a palladium catalyst to catalyze the copolymerization of vegetable oil-based monomers with ethylene to prepare functional polyolefins.

Graphical abstract: Palladium-catalyzed synthesis of oil-based functionalized polyolefins
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New long-wavelength D–π-A–π-D chalcone photoinitiator for visible light polymerization with photobleaching and biocompatibility properties

Four chalcones with excellent light absorption properties and biocompatibility have been designed and synthesized for visible light polymerization.

Graphical abstract: New long-wavelength D–π-A–π-D chalcone photoinitiator for visible light polymerization with photobleaching and biocompatibility properties
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Leveraging the monomer structure for high-performance chemically recyclable semiaromatic polyesters

Monomer design via functionalization serves as a promising strategy towards the development of inexpensive and high-performance chemically recyclable polymers.

Graphical abstract: Leveraging the monomer structure for high-performance chemically recyclable semiaromatic polyesters
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