Themed collection Polymer Chemistry 15th Anniversary Collection
Creep resistance in doubly crosslinked dynamic covalent networks
This work demonstrates that incorporating Janus-faced supramolecular moieties in vinylogous urethane vitrimers improved dimensional stability while conserving the hallmark vitrimer property of reprocessability.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 1826-1832
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00276H
Insights into hydrophobic (meth)acrylate polymers as coating for slow-release fertilizers reduce nutrients leaching
Polym. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00573B
Radical polymerisation and thiol–ene post-polymerisation functionalisation of terpenoid acrylates in conventional and renewably sourced organic solvents
Geranyl acrylate has been synthesized and polymerized by various radical polymerisation techniques.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 2862-2872
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00340C
Xylose-derived thionocarbamates as a synthetic handle towards a functional platform of sugar-based polymers
The derivatisation of D-xylose with potassium thiocyanate, then reactivity with alkyl bromides, is presented as a versatile synthetic handle towards functional synthetic carbohydrate polymers, including via post-polymerisation modifications.
Polym. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00540F
Vat photopolymerization using catalytic chain transfer polymerization (CCTP) derived reactive oligomers to influence mechanical properties
ω-Vinyl terminated reactive oligomers of 2-ethylhexyl methacrylate and poly(ethylene glycol)methacrylate (PEGMA) were synthesized via CCTP and subsequent addition–fragmentation chain transfer (AFCT) polymerization.
Polym. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00482E
Low dielectric polymers at high frequency with bulky adamantane groups as the linker
Two monomers with adamantane and thermo-crosslinkable benzocyclobutene (BCB) groups have been successfully synthesized. These two monomers can be cured to form polymers with low dielectric properties at a high frequency of 10 GHz.
Polym. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00141A
Design of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) coated MnO2 nanoparticles for thermally regulated catalytic decomposition of H2O2
We report the synthesis of thermoresponsive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) coated manganese dioxide nanoparticles for the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), with the goal of developing a temperature-controlled catalytic system.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 2763-2772
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00595C
Comparison of the hydrophilicity of water-soluble poly(2-alkyl-2-oxazoline)s, poly(2-alkyl-2-oxazine)s and poly(2,4-dialkyl-2-oxazoline)s
The hydrophilicity of a series of water-soluble poly(cyclic imino ether)s (PCIE) was systemically ranked to enable informed decision-making about the choice of PCIE for specific applications in the future.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 2662-2676
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00332B
Influence of architectural design on the thermoresponsive properties of pyrrolidone-based terpolymers
Investigation of terpolymers based on two pH-responsive and thermoresponsive monomers. The effect of the position of the monomers on the thermoresponsive properties in aqueous solutions is demonstrated.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 2548-2563
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00405A
A one-pot approach towards polycarbonate-b-polyester block copolymers via chemoselective polymerization catalyzed by a one-component phosphonium borane Lewis pair
Chemoselective polymerization from a mixture of L-LA, CHO and CO2 enables the synthesis of PLLA, PCHC or PCHC-b-PLLA achieved by PBB-Br. The chemoselectivity depends on the nature of the growing polymer chain end.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 2476-2481
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00329B
Effect of pH on the incorporation of acrylic acid units in the core of polymer nanoparticles prepared by PISA and on their morphology
The molar fraction and ionization of acrylic acid (αAA) in the monomer feed affect the chemical composition, the composition profile and the particle morphology in PISA.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 2462-2475
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00373J
Boron–boron bonds: boldly breaking boundaries towards amine- and peroxide-free 2K radical polymerization
Free radical polymerization (FRP) is one of the most important tools for the production of polymer materials.
Polym. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00445K
Alkaline stability of pendant C2-protected poly(imidazolium)s
Synthesis of polycations with C2-sterically protected imidazolium pendant groups incorporated via an olefinic backbone accompanied by accelerated hydroxide-promoted degradation studies.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 2308-2317
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00235K
Novel thermal initiator systems for radical induced cationic frontal polymerization
Frontal polymerization is an extremely efficient and rapid method for producing bulk polymers, characterized by a self-sustaining curing front that propagates throughout the resin.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 2229-2234
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00343H
Unprecedented associative exchange in CO2-sourced cyclic S,O-acetal-based covalent adaptable networks
An unexplored associative dynamic exchange reaction between CO2-sourced cyclic S,O-acetals and thiolates was investigated and utilized to create covalent adaptable networks suitable for the production of healable coatings.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 2296-2307
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00359D
In situ PET-RAFT polymerization to prepare guanidine-and-carbohydrate modified ZnO nanoparticles
ZnO–polymer core–shell nanoparticles were successfully prepared using a simple in situ open-to-air PET-RAFT method.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 2140-2147
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00223G
Tuning nanoparticles’ internal structure: fluorinated single-chain nanoparticles (SCNPs) generated by chain collapse of random copolymers
We have prepared single chain nanoparticles (SCNPs) with fluorinated internal compartments by chain collapse of copolymers prepared via RAFT. Selective labels prove formation of nanosized compartments using fluorescence spectroscopy
Polym. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00355A
Unsaturated sulfur-containing polymers from modular alcohol click chemistry
A modular and efficient click reaction for connecting primary and secondary alcohols with activated alkynes via carbonyl sulfide (COS) was developed. Polythiocarbonates were synthesized by the step-wise polyaddition of diols, dipropiolates, and COS.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 2055-2062
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00239C
Ring-opening (co)polymerization of chiral seven-membered lactones mediated by achiral yttrium catalysts: insights into the catalyst stereocontrol by mass spectrometry
The ROCOP of equimolar mixtures of (R)-CLnBu/(S)-CLMe enabled the assessment of the ROP stereocontrol ability of yttrium catalysts through the degree of alternation via detailed mass spectrometric analyses.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 1975-1991
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00330F
Light-driven folding of single polymer chains via metal-complexation
We introduce a light-driven methodology (λmax = 365 nm) to fold single polymer chains into single chain nanoparticles (SCNPs) via metal-complexation.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 1955-1961
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00280F
Loop to linear: exploring the impact of corona topology on the properties of self-assembled polymer nanoparticles
Cyclic block copolymers with photo-cleavable linkers were prepared, allowing looped-to-linear corona transformations via UV-induced post-assembly modification, and showcasing their versatility as topology-tuned drug delivery systems.
Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 1648-1659
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4PY00155A
About this collection
The first ever articles in Polymer Chemistry were published in 2009 with the first issue of the journal published in January 2010. As part of the celebrations for Polymer Chemistry’s 15th Anniversary, we are delighted to introduce to you our 15th Anniversary Collection. Featuring high quality research and review articles from some of the top researchers in polymers, we hope you enjoy reading this special collection.
New articles will be added to this collection as they are published.
We would like to thank all of our authors, reviewers, and readers for your incredible support since the launch of Polymer Chemistry and we look forward to seeing what developments the next 15 years will bring!