Block copolymers form the basis of the most ubiquitous materials such as thermoplastic
elastomers, bridge interphases in polymer blends, and are fundamental for the development …

Nitroxide-mediated polymerization (NMP) is a controlled/living radical polymerization
(CLRP) technique that enables the design of well-defined, functional and complex …

Recent advances in polymer synthesis have significantly enhanced the ability to rationally
design block copolymers with tailored functionality. The self‐assembly of these …

While polymers hold significant potential as low cost, mechanically flexible, lightweight large
area photovoltaics and light emitting devices (OLEDs), their performance relies crucially on …

Photovoltaic energy conversion is arguably the most promising option for supplying
renewable, carbon-neutral energy on a global scale. In order to reach grid parity, however …

A simple overview of the methods used and the expected benefits of block copolymers in
organic photovoltaic devices is given in this review. The description of the photovoltaic …

The synthesis of well-defined rod–coil block copolymers consisting of P3HT donor and C60
acceptor chromophores (P3HT-bP (SxAy)-C60) in a molecular architecture is reported for …

Size exclusion chromatography (SEC) based on direct homopolymer calibration is the
preferred method for molecular weight determination in macromolecular synthesis …

Conjugated rod–coil block copolymers have been accorded great importance since they
provide a powerful route towards supramolecular objects with novel architectures, functions …

Nanostructures generated from block copolymer self-assembly enable a variety of potential
technological applications. In this article we review recent work and the current status of two …