Synthetic manipulation of polymer substrates is one of the oldest and most reliable methods
to increase the functional diversity of soft materials. Modifying the chemical structure of …

The overconsumption of single-use plastics is creating a global waste catastrophe, with
widespread environmental, economic and health-related consequences. Here we show that …

The translation of small molecule chemistries into efficient methodologies for polymer
functionalization spans several decades, enabling critical advances in soft matter materials …

Non‐activated esters are prominently featured functional groups in polymer science, as
ester functional monomers display great structural diversity and excellent compatibility with a …

The direct transformation of commercially available commodity polyacrylates into value-
added materials was achieved. We demonstrate how 1, 5, 7-triazabicyclo [4.4. 0] dec-5-ene …

The synthesis of poly (N-allyl acrylamide)(PNAllAm) as a platform for the preparation of
functional hydrogels is described. The PNAllAm was synthesized via organocatalyzed …

The catalytic conversion of esters to amides represents new opportunities in the synthetic
diversification and upcycling of polymers, as esters are commonly featured in various …

The direct modification of poly (methyl acrylate)(PMA) to obtain functional poly (acrylate
ester) s or poly (N-alkyl acrylamide) s is generally considered to be an inefficient approach …

Abstract Poly (methyl methacrylate)(PMMA) is an important commodity polymer having a
wide range of applications. Currently, only about 10% of PMMA is recycled. Herein, a simple …

A reversible polymer modification involving structural changes of the polymer chains was
accomplished for the copolymer of CO2 and butadiene. The bicyclic structures were opened …