Themed collection Polymer Chemistry Recent Review Articles, 2024
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Controlled orthogonal reactions in neat polymerizations
In this Minireview, we discuss recent implementations of orthogonal neat polymerization reactions for emerging applications including 3D printing, multimaterials, optical materials, and photo-responsive materials.
Polym. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00666F
Latent catalysts in vitrimers
A wide variety of latent catalysts are elucidated in vitrimer chemistry.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 1932-1936
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00151F
Emerging lipid–polymer hybrid nanoparticles for genome editing
Lipid–polymer hybrid nanoparticles are rapidly emerging as a major class of efficient delivery systems for biomedical applications. This review showcases and discusses the designs and major advances of lipid–polymer hybrids for genome editing strategies.
Polym. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00298A
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Advancing nucleic acid delivery through cationic polymer design: non-cationic building blocks from the toolbox
The rational integration of non-cationic building blocks into cationic polymers can be devised to enhance the performance of the resulting gene delivery vectors, improving cell targeting behavior, uptake, endosomal escape, toxicity, and transfection efficiency.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 2800-2826
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00234B
Thermoresponsive ionogels
This paper explores the innovative realm of thermoresponsive ionogels, which leverage the unique properties of ionic liquids, such as high ionic conductivity, robust stability, and minimal volatility.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 2719-2739
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00430B
Radical decarboxylation: an emerging tool in polymer synthesis
Radical decarboxylation has emerged as a powerful tool in polymer chemistry. This review discusses the history of radical decarboxylation and its applications in polymer synthesis, crosslinking, functionalisation, degradation and depolymerisation.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 2537-2547
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00267A
Green synthesis of polymer materials via enzyme- initiated RAFT polymerization
In this review, various strategies of enzyme-catalysed RAFT polymerization are discussed for the synthesis of sustainable and precision polymers via green polymer chemistry.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 2011-2027
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00294F
Recent developments of polymeric delivery systems in gene therapeutics
A brief overview of main strategies to improve the gene transfection efficiency of PCVs recently and their applications in certain diseases.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 1908-1931
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00124A
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Post-polymerization functionalization of aliphatic polycarbonates using click chemistry
Presently there is much interest in the synthesis of degradable, more sustainable polymers from resources that minimize the use of petroleum-based feedstocks.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 1803-1820
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00174E
Polymerization-induced self-assembly for the construction of nanostructured hydrogels
This review summarizes the recent advances in PISA for the fabrication of polymer assemblies-based nanostructured hydrogels, including colloidal hydrogels, multiphase hydrogels, and micelle-crosslinked hydrogels.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 1577-1590
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00263F
Recycling and depolymerisation of poly(ethylene terephthalate): a review
This review discusses the physical-, chemical recycling and biodegradation processes and mechanisms of PET, proposing effecting compromise between its overall properties and conferred intrinsic biodegradability by modified monomer polymerisation.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 585-608
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY01218B
Solid-state polymer electrolytes in lithium batteries: latest progress and perspective
This review provides a comprehensive overview of solid-state polymer electrolytes performance characteristics of various chemical structures such as ethers, esters, nitrile and vinylidene fluoride.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 473-499
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY01311A
Macromolecular architectural effects on solution self-assembly of amphiphilic AB-type block copolymers
This review discusses the self-assembly of amphiphilic linear and various non-linear polymers such as star and cyclic architectures, highlighting how polymer architecture impacts self-assembly behavior.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 349-370
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY01324C
Photopolymerization activated by photobase generators and applications: from photolithography to high-quality photoresists
Light-induced polymerization has become a very attractive technology for advanced manufacturing of polymers.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 248-268
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY00992K
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A tutorial review of linear rheology for polymer chemists: basics and best practices for covalent adaptable networks
This tutorial review of linear viscoelasticity is targeted at polymer chemists working with covalent adaptable networks. It provides an overview of concepts, analysis, misconceptions, and best practices for rheological experiments.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 815-846
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY01367G
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Educational series: characterizing crosslinked polymer networks
Characterization of polymer networks presents unique challenges due to the insolubility of the materials, but this also enables characterization by new techniques that take advantage of the bulk network structure.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 219-247
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY00914A
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.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 127-142
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY01181J
Design of functional isocyanate-free poly(oxazolidone)s under mild conditions
Allyl-containing bis(oxazolidone)s, obtained by depolymerization of polycarbonates, are polymerized with dithiols to deliver functional poly(oxazolidone)s, easily derived by thioether oxidation to sulfoxides or sulfones, or by S-alkylation.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 1962-1974
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00101J
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This collection contains recent Review-type articles published by Polymer Chemistry. New articles will be added to this collection as soon as possible after publication.