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

Applications for advanced functional soft materials that possess precisely engineered
properties and functional groups have been expanding significantly with the development of …

The “click” chemistry concept is based on utilizing rapid reactions which are efficient,
versatile, and selective. Indeed, Diels–Alder (DA) reactions fulfill most of the requirements …

The increasing need for materials with tightly controlled structures will continue to fuel the
induction of synthetic organic concepts into materials science. One powerful example is the …

Telechelic polymers, defined as macromolecules that contain two reactive end groups, are
used as cross-linkers, chain extenders, and important building blocks for various …

Anthracene, with its unique properties originating from the linearly fused benzene ring
structure, has a long history in polymer science in numerous application areas. The most …

With such a wide diversity of properties and applications, is it any wonder that industry and
academia have such a fascination with polymers? A solid introduction to such an enormous …

Using the Diels− Alder (DA)“click chemistry” strategy between anthracene and maleimide
functional groups, two series of well-defined polystyrene-g-poly (ethylene glycol)(PS-g-PEG) …

Preparation of multifunctional and well-defined macromolecules requires a smart selection
of the most suitable controlled polymerization technique in combination with appropriate …

The syntheses, properties and some applications of star-shaped polymers with arms
constituted of homo-or copolymers of poly (ethylene oxide)(PEO) is reviewed. The general …