Phase change materials (PCMs)-based thermal storage systems have a lot of potential uses
in energy storage and temperature control. However, organic PCMs (OPCMs) face …

The extensive utilization of plastic, as a symbol of modern technological society, has
consumed enormous amounts of finite and non-renewable fossil resources and produced …

Depolymerization is potentially a highly advantageous method of recycling plastic waste
which could move the world closer towards a truly circular polymer economy. However …

Dynamic covalent synthesis aims to precisely control the assembly of simple building blocks
linked by reversible covalent bonds to generate a single, structurally complex product. In …

Covalent adaptable networks (CANs) are an emerging class of soft materials that combine
the contradictory traits of thermosets and thermoplastics. They possess dynamic covalent …

In order to prevent the current unsustainable waste handling of the enormous volumes of
end-of-use organic polymer material sent to landfilling or incineration, extensive research …

Polymers have become an essential part of modern life and the global economy on account
of their cost-effectiveness and versatile properties. However, most postconsumer polymer …

Reversible and recyclable thermosets have garnered increasing attention for their smart
functionality and sustainability. However, they still face challenges in balancing …

Solid-state batteries are increasingly centre-stage for delivering more energy-dense, safer
batteries to follow current lithium-ion rechargeable technologies. At the same time, wearable …

Cross-linked polyolefins (XLPOs) constitute a significant portion of the plastics commercial
market, with a market size of a similar order of magnitude to those of polystyrene and …