Engineering precise sequence-defined polymers for advanced functions

Q Shi, Z Deng, M Hou, X Hu, S Liu - Progress in Polymer Science, 2023 - Elsevier
Unlike natural macromolecules (eg, nucleic acids and proteins) possessing precisely
defined molar mass, chain sequence, chirality, and topology, synthetic polymers are typically …

Sequence-and stereo-defined macromolecules: properties and emerging functionalities

R Szweda - Progress in Polymer Science, 2023 - Elsevier
Natural macromolecules, such as proteins and nucleic acids, display various complex
functionalities in biological systems. These functionalities depend on the macromolecular …

Applications of discrete synthetic macromolecules in life and materials science: recent and future trends

R Aksakal, C Mertens, M Soete, N Badi… - Advanced …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
In the last decade, the field of sequence‐defined polymers and related ultraprecise,
monodisperse synthetic macromolecules has grown exponentially. In the early stage, mainly …

[HTML][HTML] The current science of sequence-defined macromolecules

K Hakobyan, BB Noble, J Xu - Progress in Polymer Science, 2023 - Elsevier
A fundamental endeavour in macromolecular science is the control of molecular-level
complexity, including molecular weight distribution, end groups and architecture. Since the …

Regio-and sequence-controlled conjugated topological oligomers and polymers via boronate-tag assisted solution-phase strategy

C Xu, C He, N Li, S Yang, Y Du… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
The regulation of polymer topology and the precise control over the monomer sequence is
crucial and challenging in polymer science. Herein, we report an efficient solution-phase …

Thiol–Ene Networks from Sequence-Defined Polyurethane Macromers

EA Hoff, GX De Hoe, CM Mulvaney… - Journal of the …, 2020 - ACS Publications
To date, scalability limitations have hindered the exploration and application of sequence-
defined polymers in areas such as synthetic plastics, fibers, rubbers, coatings, and …

Synthetic Polymers with Finely Regulated Monomer Sequences: Properties and Emerging Applications

E Laurent, R Szweda, JF Lutz - … Engineering: From Precise …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The design of synthetic polymers with controlled monomer sequences is an important
emerging trend in polymer science. This new field of research is bio‐inspired by sequence …

Unraveling sequence effect on glass transition temperatures of discrete unconjugated oligomers

R Liu, C Yang, Z Huang, R French, Z Gu… - Macromolecular …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Sequence plays a critical role in enabling unique properties and functions of natural
biomolecules, which has promoted the rapid advancement of synthetic sequence‐defined …

Precise pentamers with diverse monomer sequences and their thermal properties

RZ Liu, L Zhang, KK Guo, JT Xu - Chinese Journal of Polymer Science, 2022 - Springer
Sequenced-defined oligomer has been emerged as one of the hot topics in polymer
chemistry due to its capability of precisely controlling both chain length and monomer …

Versatile Strategy to Develop Sequence-Defined Conjugated Macromolecules: A Powerful Tool toward Tunable Optoelectronic Properties

W Milis, J Peeters, R Erkens, J De Winter… - ACS Macro …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Conjugated sequence-defined polymers represent a cutting-edge area of polymer science,
merging the precision of biological macromolecules with the versatility of synthetic polymers …