Themed collection Polymer Chemistry Lectureship Winners
From plastic waste to new materials for energy storage
A perspective on using plastic waste as an alternative feedstock for the energy storage sector through upcycling. Materials for electrodes, electrolytes or binders could be obtained from both advanced combustion and depolymerization methods.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 4222-4229
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY00592A
SARA ATRP or SET-LRP. End of controversy?
A debate has proceeded in the literature regarding the mechanism of reversible-deactivation radical polymerization in the presence of Cu0.
Polym. Chem., 2014,5, 4396-4417
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4PY00149D
Integrated motion of molecular machines in supramolecular polymeric scaffolds
Here we highlight the recent progress in the field of integrated motion of molecular machines in supramolecular polymeric scaffolds.
Polym. Chem., 2013,4, 2395-2399
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3PY00060E
Poly(hydroxy acids) derived from the self-condensation of hydroxy acids: from polymerization to end-of-life options
Poly(hydroxy acids) derived from the self-condensation of hydroxy acid are biodegradable and can be fully recycled in a Circular Economy approach.
Polym. Chem., 2020,11, 4861-4874
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY00088D
Polymer conjugation of proteins as a synthetic post-translational modification to impact their stability and activity
This review article discusses the impact of polymer modification on bioconjugate performance, including both activity and stability, with a focus on how the polymer structure and functionality impact these parameters.
Polym. Chem., 2019,10, 434-454
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8PY01399C
Organocatalysis for depolymerisation
Chemical recycling of plastics offers a green method to deal with plastic waste. In this review, we highlight the recent advances made by applying organocatalysts to chemically degrade polymers as a promising tool to reach a circular plastic economy.
Polym. Chem., 2019,10, 172-186
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8PY01284A
Blocked isocyanates: from analytical and experimental considerations to non-polyurethane applications
In this review we aim to provide an introductory guide to blocked isocyanates, through discussion on different examples of blocking groups, along with experimental considerations for their application.
Polym. Chem., 2016,7, 7351-7364
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6PY01776B
Synthesis and polymerization of boronic acid containing monomers
This mini-review summarizes the most commonly used methods for the synthesis of phenylboronic acid-(co)polymers ranging from simple straightforward polymerization to complex post-polymerization modification.
Polym. Chem., 2016,7, 5484-5495
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6PY00775A
Enhancing the therapeutic effects of polyphenols with macromolecules
A review of key macromolecular systems employed to stabilise polyphenols, including direct polymerisation of polyphenol monomers and conjugation with macromolecules.
Polym. Chem., 2016,7, 1529-1544
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5PY01912E
Layer-by-layer preparation of polyelectrolyte multilayer membranes for separation
Polymer membranes prepared by layer-by-layer depostition provide a highly promising platform for the development of an efficient and sustainable technique for separation.
Polym. Chem., 2014,5, 1817-1831
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3PY01262J
Recent trends in the design of anticancer polymer prodrug nanocarriers
Nanocarriers based on polymer prodrugs have attracted much attention to perform drug delivery, especially in cancer therapy.
Polym. Chem., 2014,5, 1529-1544
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3PY01384G
Recent advances in the design of bioconjugates from controlled/living radical polymerization
A comprehensive review of the recent advances in the synthesis of well-defined bioconjugates from controlled/living radical polymerization, including proteins, peptides and oligonucleotides, is presented and outlines work up to early 2010.
Polym. Chem., 2010,1, 563-598
https://doi.org/10.1039/B9PY00363K
Upcycling of BPA-PC into trimethylene carbonate by solvent assisted organocatalysed depolymerisation
This study describes the solvent-assisted organocatalysed depolymerisation of BPA-PC at low temperature for the selective formation of trimethylene carbonate. The key role of 1-methylimidazole as solvent and imidazole as catalyst is investigated.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 2299-2307
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY00441D
Substituent effects in iniferter photopolymerization: can bond homolysis be enhanced by electronics?
Substituent effects on the dithiobenzoate moiety of RAFT iniferters are investigated. Donating groups accelerate the iniferter process, while withdrawing groups slow it. The unique efficiency of the methoxydithiobenzoate iniferter was uncovered.
Polym. Chem., 2020,11, 6129-6133
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY01086C
Tailoring polymer dispersity by mixing chain transfer agents in PET-RAFT polymerization
Here we report a simple and versatile batch methodology to tailor polymer dispersity utilizing PET-RAFT polymerization.
Polym. Chem., 2020,11, 4968-4972
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY00823K
Aminolytic upcycling of poly(ethylene terephthalate) wastes using a thermally-stable organocatalyst
We report the potential of thermally stable acid-base mixtures for the upcycling of PET in the presence of amines.
Polym. Chem., 2020,11, 4875-4882
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY00067A
Photolabile protecting groups: a strategy for making primary amine polymers by RAFT
Photolabile amine protecting groups are combined with RAFT polymerization to create well-defined amine containing polymers, which is typically a challenge for RAFT polymerization.
Polym. Chem., 2018,9, 1557-1561
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7PY01398A
Palladium-polymer nanoreactors for the aqueous asymmetric synthesis of therapeutic flavonoids
Polymeric core–shell micelles incorporating a chiral palladium pyridinooxazoline catalyst are presented as nanoreactors for the aqueous asymmetric synthesis of flavanones, a class of flavonoids, with therapeutic properties.
Polym. Chem., 2018,9, 820-823
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7PY02050C
Pillar[5]arene-based chiral 3D polymer network for heterogeneous asymmetric catalysis
We report the preparation of a chiral 3D polymer network endowed with ability of heterogeneous asymmetric catalysis and good recyclability based on pillar[5]arene and (R,R)-tetraaryl-1,3-dioxolane-4,5-dimethanol derivatives.
Polym. Chem., 2017,8, 7108-7112
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7PY01669G
Temperature programed photo-induced RAFT polymerization of stereo-block copolymers of poly(vinyl acetate)
Stereo-triblock copolymers of poly(vinyl acetate) are synthesized with controlled molecular weights based on a temperature-programed photo-induced RAFT in HFIP.
Polym. Chem., 2017,8, 6024-6027
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7PY01531C
RAFT-mediated, visible light-initiated single unit monomer insertion and its application in the synthesis of sequence-defined polymers
In this communication, we report a catalyst-free methodology for single unit monomer insertion (SUMI) into reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) agents initiated by low intensity visible light.
Polym. Chem., 2017,8, 4637-4643
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7PY00713B
Triazolinedione-“clicked” poly(phosphoester)s: systematic adjustment of thermal properties
The thermal properties of halogen-free flame retardant poly(phosphoester)s from acyclic diene metathesis polycondensation have been optimized by a systematic post-modification using 1,2,4-triazoline-3,5-dione derivatives.
Polym. Chem., 2017,8, 4074-4078
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7PY00813A
RAFT iniferter polymerization in miniemulsion using visible light
Methodology for the successful implementation of RAFT (4-cyano-4[(dodecylsulfanylthiocarbonyl)sulfanyl]pentanoic acid (CDTPA)) iniferter polymerization of butyl methacrylate in miniemulsion using visible light (green light; λmax = 530 nm) has been developed.
Polym. Chem., 2017,8, 3965-3970
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7PY00939A
Cyclohexyl-substituted poly(phosphonate)-copolymers with adjustable glass transition temperatures
2-Cyclohexyl-2-oxo-1,3,2-dioxaphospholane (cyHexPPn), a new monomer for the anionic ring-opening polymerization to poly(ethylene alkyl phosphonate)s is presented.
Polym. Chem., 2016,7, 2934-2937
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6PY00358C
Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) coated gold nanoparticles as colourimetric temperature and salt sensors
Thermoresponsive PNIPAM coated AuNPs having dual stabilisation by the polymer chains and the charges, has been utilised for the development of temperature and salt sensors.
Polym. Chem., 2016,7, 1705-1710
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5PY01959A
Self-healing, malleable and creep limiting materials using both supramolecular and reversible covalent linkages
A combination of supramolecular and dynamic covalent linkages were used to create creep limited self-healing materials.
Polym. Chem., 2015,6, 7368-7372
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5PY01214G
Facile construction of fluorescent polymeric aggregates with various morphologies by self-assembly of supramolecular amphiphilic graft copolymers
Facile construction of fluorescent polymeric aggregates with various morphologies was realized by self-assembly of supramolecular amphiphilic graft copolymers.
Polym. Chem., 2015,6, 5021-5025
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5PY00801H
Thermoresponsive polymeric temperature sensors with broad sensing regimes
Polymeric temperature sensors with a broad sensing regime in aqueous solution have been developed.
Polym. Chem., 2015,6, 2396-2400
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4PY01747A
A double supramolecular crosslinked polymer gel exhibiting macroscale expansion and contraction behavior and multistimuli responsiveness
Here we report a novel supramolecular polymer gel containing two types of physical crosslinks that are orthogonal to each other. It shows macroscale expansion and contraction behavior and multistimuli responsiveness.
Polym. Chem., 2015,6, 1912-1917
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4PY01715C
Accelerated living cationic ring-opening polymerization of a methyl ester functionalized 2-oxazoline monomer
Kinetic studies on the homo- and copolymerization of 2-methoxycarboxyethyl-2-oxazoline with 2-methyl-2-oxazoline and 2-ethyl-2-oxazoline is discussed.
Polym. Chem., 2015,6, 514-518
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4PY01373E
Highly tunable polyurethanes: organocatalyzed polyaddition and subsequent post-polymerization modification of pentafluorophenyl ester sidechains
A facile method for the synthesis of high molecular weight functionalized polyurethanes from a novel pentafluorophenyl ester-containing diol precursor is described.
Polym. Chem., 2014,5, 3547-3550
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4PY00262H
Photoredox catalyst-mediated atom transfer radical addition for polymer functionalization under visible light
A facile method for post-functionalization of polymers with side olefin groups was developed by visible light-mediated atom transfer radical addition (ATRA) employing a photoredox catalyst, fac-Ir(ppy)3.
Polym. Chem., 2014,5, 3321-3325
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4PY00193A
Spatial and temporal control of drug release through pH and alternating magnetic field induced breakage of Schiff base bonds
A novel theranostic controlled drug delivery platform that binds the drug to the nanocarrier by utilising Schiff base bonds to achieve high spatial and temporal control over drug release.
Polym. Chem., 2014,5, 3311-3315
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4PY00150H
Polymerization-Induced Self-Assembly (PISA) – control over the morphology of nanoparticles for drug delivery applications
Polymerization-Induced Self-Assembly (PISA) – control over the morphology of nanoparticles for drug delivery applications.
Polym. Chem., 2014,5, 350-355
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3PY01306E
Synthesis of functionalized cyclic carbonate monomers using a versatile pentafluorophenyl carbonate intermediate
Functionalized cyclic carbonate monomers were synthesized via a two step route featuring a novel cyclic carbonate intermediate possessing a pendent activated pentafluorophenyl carbonate group (MTC-PFPC).
Polym. Chem., 2014,5, 327-329
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3PY01128C
A triple thermoresponsive schizophrenic diblock copolymer
This article describes a new class of triple thermoresponsive ‘schizophrenic’ diblock copolymer that undergoes transitions from conventional micelles (or vesicles) via unimers to reverse micelles (or vesicles) and finally to a precipitated state upon heating.
Polym. Chem., 2013,4, 4322-4325
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3PY00659J
A supramolecular polymer formed by the combination of crown ether -based and charge-transfer molecular recognition
We report a supramolecular polymer constructed from two heteroditopic monomers driven by the combination of crown ether-based and charge-transfer molecular recognition.
Polym. Chem., 2013,4, 882-886
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2PY21028B
Direct nitroxide mediated (co)polymerization of 4-vinylphenylboronic acid as route towards sugar sensors
The synthesis of well-defined poly(4-vinylphenylboronic acid) is demonstrated by nitroxide mediated polymerization of this unprotected monomer. This polymer is shown to be both pH and sugar responsive while incorporation of solvatochromic dyes led to sensors.
Polym. Chem., 2012,3, 1726-1729
https://doi.org/10.1039/C1PY00380A
PMMA based soluble polymeric temperature sensors based on UCST transition and solvatochromic dyes
The UCST transition of dye-functionalized poly(methyl methacrylate)s results in UV/vis and fluorescent thermometers with a broad linear response in aqueous ethanol.
Polym. Chem., 2010,1, 1005-1008
https://doi.org/10.1039/C0PY00162G
A combined computational and experimental study of metathesis and nucleophile-mediated exchange mechanisms in boronic ester-containing vitrimers
The mechanism of bond exchange in boronic-ester containing vitrimers is shown to occur by either direct metathesis or a nucleophile mediated mechanism, which can be used advantageously to give orders of magnitude increase in exchange dynamics.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 181-192
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY01047C
Polyhydroxyurethane covalent adaptable networks: looking for suitable catalysts
Various bases (DMAP, DBU, TBD, t-BuOK), acid (p-TSA), thiourea (TU) and organometallic Lewis acid (DBTDL) were investigated as potential catalysts for the preparation of polyhydroxyurethane covalent adaptable networks.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 3610-3620
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY00579H
Insights into the interaction between bis(aryloxide)alkylaluminum and N-heterocyclic carbene: from an abnormal Lewis adduct to a frustrated Lewis pair for efficient polymerizations of biomass-derived acrylic monomers
This contribution reports the development of a new and stable frustrated Lewis pair catalyst which is general for efficient/controlled polymerizations of inert biomass-derived acrylic monomers.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 3286-3293
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY00546A
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
A general model for the ideal chain length distributions of polymers made with reversible deactivation
A general model is developed for the distribution of polymers made with reversible deactivation. The model is applied to a range of experimental systems including RAFT, cationic and ATRP.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 898-913
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01331A
Electroactive 3D printable poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)-graft-poly(ε-caprolactone) copolymers as scaffolds for muscle cell alignment
Graft copolymers between conducting PEDOT and biodegradable PCL were synthesized and investigated for 3D printing scaffolds for patterning of muscle cells.
Polym. Chem., 2022,13, 109-120
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01185E
Tuning the molecular weight distributions of vinylketone-based polymers using RAFT photopolymerization and UV photodegradation
The choice and mixture of chain transfer agent in reversible addition/fragmentation chain transfer polymerization has been used to modulate the dispersity and architecture of vinyl ketone polymers and their copolymers.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 6761-6770
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01129D
Achieving molecular weight distribution shape control and broad dispersities using RAFT polymerizations
Metered additions of chain transfer agents are used to control molecular weight distribution (MWD) features in reversible addition-fragmentation chain-transfer polymerizations, giving polymers with tailored MWD shapes and dispersities as high as 6.2.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 4910-4915
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY00399B
Novel imino- and aryl-sulfonate based photoacid generators for the cationic ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone
The use of photoacid generators for the ring opening polymerization of cyclic esters is investigated.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 4035-4042
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY00734C
Dynamic covalent chemistry for architecture changing interpenetrated and single networks
Dynamic single and interpenetrated materials were developed, with post polymerization network exchange enhancing the material properties.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 1975-1982
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY00198A
Organocatalyzed closed-loop chemical recycling of thermo-compressed films of poly(ethylene furanoate)
Poly(ethylene furanoate) (PEF) films were first produced using thermo-compression. Thereafter, the chemical recyclability was demonstrated in the presence of a thermally stable organocatalyst followed by its repolymerization.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 1571-1580
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY01623C
Sustainable thermoplastic elastomers produced via cationic RAFT polymerization
Cationic polymerization enables production of sustainable thermoplastic elastomers constructed from renewable vinyl ethers and -p-methoxystyrene with properties consistent with their petroleum-derived counterparts.
Polym. Chem., 2021,12, 1097-1104
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY01640C
Photocontrolled cationic degenerate chain transfer polymerizations via thioacetal initiators
Photocontrolled cationic polymerizations controlled through a degenerate chain transfer process and photocatalyst turnover to recap propagating chains.
Polym. Chem., 2020,11, 6499-6504
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY01100B
Dynamic polyurethane thermosets: tuning associative/dissociative behavior by catalyst selection
Catalyst selection can tune the associative/dissociative dynamic behaviour of polyurethane themosets.
Polym. Chem., 2020,11, 5386-5396
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY00842G
Controlling the crystal structure of precisely spaced polyethylene-like polyphosphoesters
We report the synthesis and crystallization behavior of polyethylene-like polyphosphates with a precise spacing of 20, 30, and 40 methylene groups between each phosphate group, which determined the crystal structure, lamellar, and crystal thickness.
Polym. Chem., 2020,11, 3404-3415
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY00272K
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.
Polym. Chem., 2020,11, 326-336
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9PY00074G
Dual-dynamic interpenetrated networks tuned through macromolecular architecture
Controlled polymerization is used to make well defined polymers that are assembled into dynamic interpenetrated network materials. Self-healing, toughness and stress relaxation are imparted into the material through the dynamic linkages.
Polym. Chem., 2019,10, 6290-6304
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9PY01387C
A cocktail of vitamins for aqueous RAFT polymerization in an open-to-air microtiter plate
We report a highly biocompatible photoinitiation strategy based on Vitamin B2 and Vitamin C. This two-component photoinitiator enables RAFT polymerization to be conducted in high throughput in an open-to-air microtiter plate.
Polym. Chem., 2019,10, 4643-4654
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9PY00898E
Hydrolytically-degradable homo- and copolymers of a strained exocyclic hemiacetal ester
We report the cationic ring-opening homo- and copolymerization of the 7-membered exocyclic hemiacetal ester 7-methoxyoxepan-2-one (MOPO) to afford poly(7-methoxyoxepan-2-one) [poly(MOPO)] and its copolymers with isobutyl vinyl ether (IBVE).
Polym. Chem., 2019,10, 4573-4583
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9PY00797K
Synthesis of self-healable waterborne isocyanate-free poly(hydroxyurethane)-based supramolecular networks by ionic interactions
A novel synthetic strategy to isocyanate-free supramolecular polyhydroxyurethanes based on ionic interactions is described.
Polym. Chem., 2019,10, 2723-2733
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9PY00439D
Self-catalysed folding of single chain nanoparticles (SCNPs) by NHC-mediated intramolecular benzoin condensation
A self-catalysed folding strategy to form single chain nanoparticles (SCNPs) was developed via an intramolecular N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC)-mediated benzoin condensation.
Polym. Chem., 2019,10, 2282-2289
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9PY00149B
Giant polymersomes from non-assisted film hydration of phosphate-based block copolymers
Polybutadiene-block-poly(ethyl ethylene phosphate) can reproducibly self-assemble in large number into giant unilamellar vesicles (GUVs) by non-assisted film hydration, representing a stepping stone for better liposomes – substitutes towards the generation of artificial cells.
Polym. Chem., 2018,9, 5385-5394
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8PY00992A
Reversible ionically-crosslinked single chain nanoparticles as bioinspired and recyclable nanoreactors for N-heterocyclic carbene organocatalysis
The intrinsic advantages of poly(ionic liquid)s (PILs), based on their high chemical activity and flexible structure, have been harnessed by exploring their applicability as catalytic single chain nanoparticles (SCNPs).
Polym. Chem., 2018,9, 5286-5294
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8PY01293H
Tuning thermoresponsive network materials through macromolecular architecture and dynamic thiol-Michael chemistry
Synthesis of precision polymers crosslinked with dynamic thiol-Michael adducts is developed, and the materials are characterized to determine structure–property relationships.
Polym. Chem., 2018,9, 4744-4756
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8PY00947C
Efficient polymerization and post-modification of N-substituted eight-membered cyclic carbonates containing allyl groups
Aliphatic polycarbonates are promising materials in the biomedical field due to their low toxicity, biocompatibility, and biodegradability.
Polym. Chem., 2018,9, 2458-2467
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8PY00231B
Self-stabilized, hydrophobic or PEGylated paclitaxel polymer prodrug nanoparticles for cancer therapy
Facile derivatization of paclitaxel (Ptx) and subsequent “drug-initiated” synthesis of well-defined Ptx-polymer prodrugs was performed from nitroxide-mediated polymerization or reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer polymerization.
Polym. Chem., 2018,9, 687-698
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7PY01918A
Temperature responsive poly(phosphonate) copolymers: from single chains to macroscopic coacervates
Detailed investigation of the LCST phase separation mechanism of poly(ethylene alkyl phosphonate)- copolymers is presented.
Polym. Chem., 2018,9, 490-498
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7PY01811H
Surface-attached poly(phosphoester)-hydrogels with benzophenone groups
Photo-reactive poly(phosphoester)s (PPEs) forming surface-attached PPE-networks and hydrogels are presented.
Polym. Chem., 2018,9, 315-326
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7PY01777D
The application of blocked isocyanate chemistry in the development of tunable thermoresponsive crosslinkers
The synthesis of a novel monomer, methacryloyl pyrazole, and its subsequent reaction with diisocyanates to produce thermoresponsive crosslinkers is reported.
Polym. Chem., 2017,8, 7229-7239
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7PY01706E
Dual stimuli responsive self-healing and malleable materials based on dynamic thiol-Michael chemistry
Thiol-maleimide adducts are incorporated as crosslinkers into polymer networks and act as pH-responsive and thermoresponsive dynamic crosslinkers, imparting malleability and self-healing properties into the material.
Polym. Chem., 2017,8, 6534-6543
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7PY01356F
Understanding the CDSA of poly(lactide) containing triblock copolymers
Using crystallization driven assembly (CDSA) the simple preparation of well-defined tuneable 1D and 2D structures based on poly(lactide) triblock copolymers is demonstrated.
Polym. Chem., 2017,8, 5504-5512
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7PY01056G
About this collection
<p style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">This collection highlights winners of the Polymer Chemistry Lectureship. This annual award was established in 2015 to honour an early-stage career scientist who has made a significant contribution to the polymer chemistry field.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12pt; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.79);"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The 2024 Polymer Chemistry Lectureship was awarded to Haritz Sardon (University of the Basque Country). Haritz Sardon has been an Associate Professor at the University of the Basque Country since 2021 and Group leader at POLYMAT. He graduated from the University of the Basque Country in 2011 with honours before joining the group of Dr Hedrick at IBM Almaden Research Centre as a Postdoc in 2012, where he spent 2 years. In 2014 he returned to Spain with a Spanish Ministry grant and joined POLYMAT as a group leader. Haritz Sardon has participated in 145 peer-reviewed publications, with more than 70 as corresponding author. The impact of his work can be measured by the increasing number of citations, near 2000 in 2023. He has been awarded with several awards including the ACS Macomolecules Young Investigator Award, Excellence of Young Researcher in Chemistry Award by the Spanish Royal Society (2021) and the Excellence of Young Researcher in Polymers Award by the Grupo Español de Polímeros (2020). His overall research aims to prepare new functional polymeric materials using sustainable polymerization processes. Specifically, his investigations involve the use of green polymerization processes such as monomers from plastic recycling, reagents from renewable sources or the use of less hazardous organocatalysts.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">This collection features articles published in Polymer Chemistry from Haritz Sardon, as well as the previous lectureship winners:</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">2023 - Miao Hong, Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, China</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.79);"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">2022 - Dominik Konkolewicz, Miami University, USA</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.79);"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">2021 - Brett Fors, Cornell University, USA</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.79);"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">2020 - Rachel O’Reilly, University of Birmingham, UK</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.79);"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">2019 - Frederick Wurm, Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Germany</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.79);"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">2018 - Cyrille Boyer, University of New South Wales, Australia</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.79);"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">2017 - Julien Nicolas, Université Paris Sud, France</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.79);"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">2016 - Feihe Huang, Zhejiang University, China</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.79);"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">2015 - Richard Hoogenboom, Ghent University, Belgium</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p> </p>