Themed collection Polymer Chemistry's Most Popular 2023 Articles
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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.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 3325-3346
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY00395G
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.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 1834-1862
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY00018D
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
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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.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 4503-4514
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY00912B
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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.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 54-58
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY01137B
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.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 11-16
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY01175E
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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.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 4275-4281
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY00929G
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Light-accelerated depolymerization catalyzed by Eosin Y
Eosin Y is used as a photocatalyst for the acceleration of the depolymerization of polymethacrylates.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 253-258
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY01383E
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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.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 5166-5177
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY01008B
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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.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 5154-5165
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY00630A
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Lipoic acid-based vitrimer-like elastomer
The synthesis of a lipoic acid-based vitrimer-like elastomer (LAVE).
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 5014-5020
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY00883E
Photoredox Diels–Alder ladder polymerization
Ladder polymers with highly saturated backbones are prepared using a photoredox-catalyzed radical cation Diels–Alder polymerization.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 4906-4911
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY00833A
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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.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 4838-4847
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY00945A
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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.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 4809-4818
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY00787A
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Ring-opening polymerization of functionalized aliphatic bicyclic carbonates
The development of new functional polycarbonates through ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of cyclic precursors is described.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 4748-4753
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY00860F
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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.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 4205-4215
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY00907F
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.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 4169-4181
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY00605K
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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.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 3843-3850
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY00771E
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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.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 3018-3034
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY00359K
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.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 2640-2651
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY00333G
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.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 2617-2623
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY01560A
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.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 2494-2509
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY00158J
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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.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 2478-2484
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY00209H
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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.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 2383-2389
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY00314K
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.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 2034-2044
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY00050H
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.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 1622-1629
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY01531E
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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.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 1224-1231
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY00040K
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.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 1103-1109
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY00012E
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.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 952-962
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY01601J
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.
Polym. Chem., 2023,14, 747-753
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY01491B
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