The Diels–Alder (DA) reaction is regarded as quite a useful strategy in organic and
macromolecular syntheses. The reversibility of this reaction and the advent of self-repair …

The development of optoelectronics technology greatly contributes to our daily life and
industrial evolution. In particular, two-dimensional (2D) materials with ultrathin structure …

Applications for advanced functional soft materials that possess precisely engineered
properties and functional groups have been expanding significantly with the development of …

Precision control of radical polymerization, or living radical polymerization, has been among
the most important and long-waited subjects in polymer chemistry and macromolecular …

The “click” chemistry concept is based on utilizing rapid reactions which are efficient,
versatile, and selective. Indeed, Diels–Alder (DA) reactions fulfill most of the requirements …

A covalent organic framework (COF), built from light atoms with a graphitic structure, could
be an excellent anodic candidate for lightweight batteries, which can be of use in portable …

The increasing need for materials with tightly controlled structures will continue to fuel the
induction of synthetic organic concepts into materials science. One powerful example is the …

Telechelic polymers, defined as macromolecules that contain two reactive end groups, are
used as cross-linkers, chain extenders, and important building blocks for various …

Click reactions have the potential to greatly facilitate the development of drug delivery
systems and biomaterials. These reactions proceed under mild conditions, give high yields …

Anthracene, with its unique properties originating from the linearly fused benzene ring
structure, has a long history in polymer science in numerous application areas. The most …