Photocontrolled RAFT polymerization: past, present, and future
In this review, we provide a brief history, progress, and applications, and discuss the
remaining challenges of photocontrolled reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer …
remaining challenges of photocontrolled reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer …
Multiblock copolymer synthesis via RAFT emulsion polymerization
A multiblock copolymer is a polymer of a specific structure that consists of multiple covalently
linked segments, each comprising a different monomer type. The control of the monomer …
linked segments, each comprising a different monomer type. The control of the monomer …
Bioactive synthetic polymers
Synthetic polymers are omnipresent in society as textiles and packaging materials, in
construction and medicine, among many other important applications. Alternatively, natural …
construction and medicine, among many other important applications. Alternatively, natural …
Rational design of tapered multiblock copolymers for thermoplastic elastomers
M Steube, T Johann, RD Barent, AHE Mueller… - Progress in Polymer …, 2022 - Elsevier
Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) combine the features of vulcanized thermoset rubbers and
thermoplastic materials in their phase-separated microdomain structure. As a consequence …
thermoplastic materials in their phase-separated microdomain structure. As a consequence …
Linear, graft, and beyond: multiblock copolymers as next-generation compatibilizers
Properly addressing the global issue of unsustainable plastic waste generation and
accumulation will require a confluence of technological breakthroughs on various fronts …
accumulation will require a confluence of technological breakthroughs on various fronts …
Concurrent control over sequence and dispersity in multiblock copolymers
Controlling monomer sequence and dispersity in synthetic macromolecules is a major goal
in polymer science as both parameters determine materials' properties and functions …
in polymer science as both parameters determine materials' properties and functions …
Thermoresponsive block copolymers of increasing architecture complexity: a review on structure–property relationships
AP Constantinou, L Wang, S Wang, TK Georgiou - Polymer Chemistry, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Thermogels are an exciting class of stimuli responsive materials with many promising
applications ranging from the medical field to additive manufacturing. This review focuses on …
applications ranging from the medical field to additive manufacturing. This review focuses on …
One‐pot precision synthesis of AB, ABA and ABC block copolymers via switchable catalysis
Z Yang, C Hu, F Cui, X Pang, Y Huang… - Angewandte Chemie …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The switchable catalysis using a commercial salenMn catalyst was firstly developed and
applied in the one‐pot selective copolymerization from anhydrides, epoxides, CO2 and ϵ …
applied in the one‐pot selective copolymerization from anhydrides, epoxides, CO2 and ϵ …
Step-growth polymerization by the RAFT process
Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer (RAFT) step-growth polymerization is an
emerging method that synergistically combines the benefits of RAFT polymerization …
emerging method that synergistically combines the benefits of RAFT polymerization …
Sustainable multiblock copolymer elastomers derived from lignin with tunable performance toward strong adhesives and UV-shielding materials
P Tang, Z Wang, C Wen, C Yin, Y Xing… - ACS Sustainable …, 2023 - ACS Publications
With the increasing concern about global environmental issues, reducing the carbon
footprint to achieve carbon neutrality has been particularly important. Sustainable multiblock …
footprint to achieve carbon neutrality has been particularly important. Sustainable multiblock …