Unlike natural macromolecules (eg, nucleic acids and proteins) possessing precisely
defined molar mass, chain sequence, chirality, and topology, synthetic polymers are typically …

Natural macromolecules, such as proteins and nucleic acids, display various complex
functionalities in biological systems. These functionalities depend on the macromolecular …

In the last decade, the field of sequence‐defined polymers and related ultraprecise,
monodisperse synthetic macromolecules has grown exponentially. In the early stage, mainly …

Precise oligomeric materials constitute a growing area of research with implications for
various applications as well as fundamental studies. Notably, this field of science which can …

Silica-supported metal complex catalysts have been developed and used for organic
transformations. The surface environment around the supported metal complex enhances …

Ring-opening polymerization of O-carboxyanhydrides (OCAs) can furnish polyesters with a
diversity of functional groups that are traditionally hard to harvest by polymerization of …

A fundamental endeavour in macromolecular science is the control of molecular-level
complexity, including molecular weight distribution, end groups and architecture. Since the …

Precise sequence‐defined polymers (SDPs) with uniform chain‐to‐chain structure including
chain length, unit sequence, and end functionalities represent the pinnacle of sophistication …

The objective of this perspective article is to critically analyze the emerging domain of
sequence-defined polymers and to discuss future challenges and trends in the field …

Immobilized cooperative catalysts are highly desirable from economic and environmental
points of view because of simpler separation and more convenient recovery and recycling of …