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Foldamers: design principles, building blocks and applications

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00173D, Review Article

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Anna H. P. Cronjé, Rueben Pfukwa, Bert Klumperman
This review article explores foldamers, a class of synthetic oligomers designed to mimic the structural and functional diversity of natural proteins.
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Redox-regulated fusion and fission of Se/Te-containing polymer assemblies for compartmentalized reactions

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00513F, Paper

Zhuoxin Ge, Muqing Cao, Huaping Xu
Te–O–Te redox chemistry enables reversible Se/Te polymer assembly fusion–fission and oxidation-triggered compartmentalized fluorescence reactions.
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Dual-dynamic crosslinked polyurethanes with synergistic mechanical reinforcement, self-healing, recycling and photoluminescence

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00329J, Paper

Haiyan Mao, Qi Zhou, Zhi Yu, Chenghui Zheng, Huanling Wu, Ling Lin
Dual-dynamic crosslinked HIPUs exhibited excellent mechanical properties, self-healing and recycling capabilities, and distinct photoluminescent characteristics.
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Recycling Post-Consumer Polyesters Bottles and Fabrics to Photocurable Covalent Adaptable networks

Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00244G, Paper

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Sathiyaraj Subramaniyan, Amro Hindi, Federico Guerrero-Ruiz, Minna Hakkarainen
Recycling aromatic polyester waste into UV curable covalent adaptable networks (CANs) offers a promising pathway toward more circular materials. Here, we present a straightforward strategy to convert post consumer polyethylene...
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Deciphering the chain propagation mechanism in regioselective polymerization via alkene difunctionalization

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00565A, Paper

R S Malavika, Rositha Kuniyil
DFT calculations decode the competing chain propagation pathways, uncovering the electronic and steric origins of regioselectivity in the Nickel catalysed polymerisation via alkene difunctionalisation.
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Engineering bio-based eutectogels from casein via 3D printing

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00380J, Paper

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Sebastián Locatelli, Gisela C. Luque, Ludmila I. Ronco, Oihane Varela, Xabier López de Pariza, David Mecerreyes, Roque J. Minari
3D-printable bio-based eutectogels composed of casein and natural deep eutectic solvent with high ionic conductivity and good mechanical properties.
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Synthesis of Block Poly(carbonate-ether) Diol via Chain Transfer Copolymerization

Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00550K, Communication

Liqiang Gan, Xinyu Liu, Xiaohan Cao, Chengjian Zhang, Xinghong Zhang
Polycarbonate polyol is highly desired for making high-performance polyurethanes. This work reports a highly effective synthesis of a block diol with poly(carbonate-ether) and polyether blocks from the partially alternating copolymerization...
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Rare earth metal ammonium tris(phenolate) catalysts for industrial poly(lactic acid) production

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00368K, Paper

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Strachan N. McCormick, Gerrit Gobius du Sart, Wilko de Lang, Matthew D. Jones, Matthew G. Davidson
In a kg-scale benchmarking study, zwitterionic rare earth (La, Y) ammonium tris(phenolate)s exhibit robustness and high catalytic activity suitable for the ring-opening polymerisation of lactide under challenging, industrially-relevant conditions.
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Wet oxidation of polyethylene under elevated oxygen pressure: revisiting product selectivity

Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00349D, Paper

Vadim Zefirov, Polina S Kazaryan, Svetlana V Stakhanova, Elizaveta V Shmakova, Alexander V Dudkin, Ivan A. Godovikov, Elena Kharitonova, Marat Gallyamov, Alexei R. Khokhlov
Wet oxidative upcycling of polyethylene is commonly discussed in terms of dicarboxylic-acid formation, yet the parameters of catalyst-free aqueous oxidation that ensure product selectivity remain poorly defined. Here we show...
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Three-step synthesis of a condensation polymer incorporating natural PHB fragments: structural and physicochemical characterization

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00492J, Paper

Paweł Chaber, Paweł Gnida, Sebastian Jurczyk, Katarzyna Jelonek, Marta Musioł, Silke Andrä-Żmuda, Grażyna Adamus
Introducing short-chain comonomer units into PHB reduces crystallinity and improves thermal properties.
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Solid-state photoisomerization activating topology-mediated photoluminescence in a two-dimensional woven polymer

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00500D, Paper

Jiawei Duan, Zhengbo Zhong, Yuhao Mi, Pengyu Guo, Zihe Xu, Junwei Zhang, Zhangkai Chen, Tianhui Ren, Zhipeng Li
Photoisomerization activates PL in a two-dimensional woven polymer. Its topology drives lattice reorganization, weakening π–π and quenching. Reversible PL switching for optical storage and light-responsive devices.
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Thermoresponsive Fluorescent Polymers: Influence of Size, Composition, and Architecture

Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00425C, Paper

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Konpal Raheja, Sophia Beilharz, Ajitesh Lalam, Md Bablu Hasan, Divita Mathur, Metin Karayilan
Thermoresponsive fluorescent polymers (TFPs) provide a versatile platform for optical temperature sensing by coupling phase transitions with changes in fluorescence. Here, we report TFPs based on poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) and poly(ethylene...
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Tunable dynamic covalent networks from mechanochemical depolymerization of post-consumer aliphatic polyesters

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00436A, Paper

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Morgan E. Skala, Qian Ye, Ana Paula Kitos Vasconcelos, Katie A. Polich, Sridevi Narayan-Sarathy, Matthew R. Golder
Ball mill grinding enables the sustainable aminolysis of PLA, PHBH, and an aliphatic polyester-based multilayer film packaging. Esterification of monomers with lipoic acid accesses dynamic and degradable photopolymer CANs from plastic waste.
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Borane Lewis pair-mediated ring-opening polymerization of epoxides: direct access to α-acyl azide/ω-hydroxyl heterotelechelic polyethers and latent isocyanate-derived polyurethane

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00404K, Paper

Xianhao Xin, Wenyan Wang, Hua-an Wang, Wu Gao, Xinhui Kou, Chuanli Ren, Xiaowu Wang
Borane Lewis pair-mediated ROP of epoxides at 25 °C affords α-acyl azide/ω-hydroxyl heterotelechelic polyethers, which undergo Curtius rearrangement and self-polyaddition to yield latent-isocyanate-derived polyurethanes.
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In situ reductive polymerization of bio-based α-lipoamides toward functional poly(β-hydroxy thioether)s

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00464D, Paper

Zhengrong Zhang, Linlin Wang, Lei Li
Bio-based cyclic disulfide α-lipoamide monomers undergo in situ reductive step-growth polymerization to yield structurally diverse poly(β-hydroxy thioether)s.
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Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) with synergistically enhanced mechanical, moisture/oxygen barrier, and degradation performance via embedding immobilized enzyme

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2638-2647
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00115G, Paper

Jing Yuan, Shitong Cui, Zixun Xu, Jun Xu, Jiaxin Shi, Jun Ge, Baohua Guo
This work introduces a decoupled materials design strategy that integrates a high-crystallinity PBAT matrix with MOF-immobilized enzymes, enabling the simultaneous enhancement of service performance and biodegradability.
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Poly(chromenochromenedione) (PCCD): a structural isomer of poly(benzodifurandione) (PBDF)

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2539-2547
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00313C, Paper

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Uttam Pal, Reed M. Woolard, Priyanka Rout, Sanket Samal, Suman Kuila, Md Masudur Rahman Rahat, Guancheng Shen, Julia Laskin, Stephen Barlow, Seth R. Marder, Geoffrey R. Hutchison, Jianguo Mei
Isomerization of poly(benzodifurandione) (PBDF) via ring opening yields poly(chromenochromenedione) (PCCD), demonstrating how variations in backbone topology can affect n-type polymer properties.
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Stereocontrol as a tool for shaping abiotic, sequence-defined oligourethanes

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2619-2628
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00299D, Paper

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Sara Njoku, Ariel F. Perez Mellor, Johanna Brazard, Simone G. Giuffrida, Wojciech Dudziak, Céline Besnard, Thomas Bürgi, Takuji B. M. Adachi, Róża Szweda
Stereochemistry controls oligourethane folding through backbone torsions, yielding helices and extended zig-zag structures formed by isotactic and syndiotactic motifs, respectively.
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Ionic liquid [Bmim][Lac]-catalyzed melt polycondensation for bisphenol A-based polycarbonate synthesis

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2548-2558
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00292G, Paper

Sitong Chen, Pingjun Shao, Zhiqiang Ding, Guiqiu Ma, Zhe Ma, Bin Xiao, Zhiwei Liu, Yunzhong Gao, Bin Wang, Yuesheng Li
The commercially available ionic liquid [Bmim][Lac] enables efficient synthesis of bisphenol A-based polycarbonates. Its excellent substrate generality and catalytic tolerance allow the chemical modification of bisphenol A-based polycarbonates.
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From low to high density: the effect of ionic modifications on permselectivity in biimidazole-based polyimides

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2603-2618
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00139D, Paper

Alain Tundidor-Camba, Ifeanyi S. Ibeto, Yennier Cruz, Fidel E. Rodriguez-Gonzalez, Pravin S. Shinde, Ana L. Montero-Alejo, Claudio A. Terraza, Sree Laxmi, Akhilesh Upasani, Sergey Vasenkov, Joshua D. Moon, Kathryn E. O'Harra, C. Heath Turner, Jason E. Bara
Structural and thermal characterization confirm successful synthesis and reveal progressive densification of the polymer matrix upon quaternization and IL addition, as evidenced by reduced d-spacing, fractional free volume, and mechanical stiffness.
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Investigating the solubility of new branched polymers and copolymers synthesised using transfer-dominated branching radical telomerisation (TBRT) of dimethacrylates

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2569-2581
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00352D, Paper

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Bethany Linthwaite, Sean Flynn, Oliver B. Penrhyn-Lowe, Samuel Mckeating, Stephen Wright, Savannah R. Cassin, Steven L. Brown, Paul H. Findlay, Matthew Diable, Pierre Chambon, Andrew B. Dwyer, Steve P. Rannard
Solubility is key to new (co)polymer applications and the 30 new TBRT synthesised macromolecules studied here show subtle effects and control directly relating to starting materials that affect backbone and side chain chemistries.
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Facile upcycling of poly(bisphenol A carbonate) via dynamic covalently cross-linked networks

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2582-2592
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00429F, Paper

Zeeshan Haider, Xiong Biao Xue, Xinliang Guo, Yufeng Song, Huan Yang, Yu Li, Xinli Jing
PC was efficiently recycled through transesterification reaction with BPA followed by directly crosslinking with dynamic urethane bonds.
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C 2-Symmetric H-bonding benzene core motif promotes rapid growth of long supramolecular fibers from amphiphilic polymers

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2593-2602
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00073H, Paper

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Sebastian Städter, Hesam Makki, Ulrich Mansfeld, Stephanie Hoeppener, Albena Lederer, Johannes C. Brendel
Benzene diurea monoamide (BDUA) is a synthetically accessible and scalable C₂-symmetric alternative to C₃-symmetric benzene core motifs that forms strong hydrogen bonds and rapidly assembles into well-defined helical supramolecular fibers in water.
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Vinylbenzenesulfonyl fluoride (VBSF)-based binary and ternary copolymers and selective post-polymerization modification via SuFEx click chemistry

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2559-2568
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00250A, Paper

Meng Li, Ping Song, Shuiyuan Zhang, Xi Yan, Hui Shao, Hai-Chao Xu, Saihu Liao
The good orthogonality of a sulfur(VI) fluoride exchange (SuFEx) click reaction to active ester–amine chemistry enables efficient access to functionalized polymers from a single parent reactive polymer via selective post-polymerization modification.
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Ultra-high molecular weight tanglemer hydrogels

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2629-2637
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00288A, Paper

Md Saifur Rahaman, Brett Leslie Pollard, Luke A. Connal
Hydrogels are developed from ultra-high molecular weight polymers, the increased entanglements create new gels with enhanced properties.
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On-demand degradable thiol-maleimide PEG hydrogels as abrasion-free adhesives

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00263C, Paper

Wachara Benchaphanthawee, Hui-Hui Yeo, Hung-Hsun Lu, Man-Hsuan Ku, Fu-Sheng Wang, Jian-Hua Lin, Yi-Ching Hung, Wei-Wen Liu, Hao-Chieh Chiu, Chi-How Peng
We have synthesized on-demand degradable hydrogels that firmly attach to porcine skin and are easily removed by using L-cysteine solution.
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Developing aggregation-induced emission vinyl ether polymers via cationic polymerization and tacticity regulation

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00481D, Paper

Ziwei Yang, Shuai Zhou, Jie Chen, Yongji Hu, Yun Liao, Jianxu Chen, Hai-Chao Xu, Saihu Liao
AIE vinyl ether polymers have been successfully developed via cationic copolymerization, and stereoselective polymerization enables access to isotactic polymers, which exhibit stronger adhesion to glass and become visible under UV light.
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Side-Group Effect of Poly(ε-caprolactone)-Based Polyurethane on Thermal, Surface-Wetting and Mechanical Properties

Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00297H, Paper

Zhuoyi He, Benshun Huang, Kangyu Zhou, Jiayi Luo, Xi Yang, Zhen Wang, Limin Ji, Yujun Chen, Jian Chen, Yan Cao, Yougen Chen
To effectively optimize the physicochemical properties of polyurethanes for practical applications, we have designed and synthesized a series of poly(ε-caprolactone)-based polyurethanes (PCL-based PUs) functionalized with five different side groups of...
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UV-curable 3D printing of polydimethylsiloxane elastomers for medical application

Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00437G, Review Article

Ying Ren, Biao Lv, Junru Yao, Xiaodong Liu, Rong Zhao, Qiang Fu, Yang Gao, Youyi Sun
UV-curable 3D printing polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) elastomers has attracted increasing attention due to their exceptional high-temperature resistance, stable chemical properties, and biocompatibility, making them suitable for a wide range of applications...
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Post-polymerisation functionalisation of conjugated polymers: oligoether side-chain length governs exciton lifetime and dissociation for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00347H, Paper

Yidong Deng, Guoqing Tian, Rong Fan, Ningning Wang, Mingming Liu, Po Sun, Hua Sun
This work demonstrates that oligoethylene glycol side-chain length on F8BT directly governs exciton lifetime and dipole moment, thereby systematically tuning photocatalytic hydrogen evolution performance.
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Organocatalyzed ATRP meets nature: riboflavin-mediated synthesis of thick polymer brushes under visible light

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00362A, Paper

Justyna Bała, Anna Kiełbasa, Piotr Wieczorek, Tomasz Uchacz, Małgorzata Klamut, Izabela Zaborniak, Szczepan Zapotoczny, Paweł Chmielarz, Karol Wolski
Riboflavin derivatives enable sustainable, light-driven synthesis of polymer brushes via organocatalyzed ATRP under mild conditions with a simple reaction setup.
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Integrated design of high-performance, recyclable, and antibacterial 3D-printing photopolymers from tannic acid

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00311G, Paper

Yuxuan Que, Hang Zhou, Tianyi Tang, Xuehan Chen, Ying Li, Yi Tan, Zhengchun Cai, Yuanyuan Jiang, Jianfeng Yao, Ping Zhao, Chengguo Liu
A biobased, chemically recyclable, and intrinsically antibacterial photo-curable resin was developed employing tannic acid as a rigid, multifunctional structural block.
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Mechanochromic polyurethane elastomers containing main-chain naphthalimide moieties

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00353B, Paper

Tomoya Tada, Tetsuma Inaoka, Hiromitsu Sogawa, Fumio Sanda
Naphthalimide-containing polyurethane elastomers showed a reversible fluorescence color change from green to blue upon stretching. Molecular simulations revealed that the mechanochromism originates from changes in naphthalimide aggregation.
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Thioamides on radical-chain growth monomers: post-polymerization transformation for tailored functional polymers

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2437-2443
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00344C, Paper

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Selin Kinali-Demirci, Serkan Demirci, Brett VanVeller
Thioamides cannot be easily incorporated into radical-chain growth polymerization schemes. Thioimidates provide a strategy to allow polymerization of protected thioamides that can be unveiled under mild conditions.
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Dynamic exchange in vinylogous urethane vitrimers: computational and experimental approaches to screen structure–property relationships of dynamic bonds

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2479-2490
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00217J, Paper

Jacopo Teotonico, Fernando Ruipérez, Nicholas Ballard
Computational and experimental screening of vinylogous urethane vitrimers reveals how substituents tune dynamic bond exchange. DFT is combined with NMR experiments to link molecular structure to stress relaxation, enabling tailored performance.
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Cellodextrin phosphorylase-catalyzed enzymatic polymerization from primers modified on poly(γ-glutamic acid) for the synthesis of moderate-molecular-weight celluloses

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2514-2521
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00348F, Paper

Kousuke Ohba, Mimi Tokunaga, Tao Takagaki, Masayasu Totani, Jun-ichi Kadokawa
Moderate-molecular-weight cellulose graft chains were obtained by cellodextrin phosphorylase-catalyzed polymerization of α-D-glucose 1-phosphate using primer-modified poly(γ-glutamic acid) (PGA), prepared by conjugation of cellobiosylamine onto PGA.
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Influence of the nature of the Lewis acid on the AROP of epoxides initiated by 2,5-diketopiperazine

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2491-2504
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00266H, Paper

Valentin Puchelle, Sylvie Noinville, Philippe Guégan, Nicolas Illy
Lewis acids enable controlled DKP-initiated epoxide AROP, suppressing side reactions and yielding well-defined bio-based polyethers with narrow dispersity.
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Synthesis of a BC6 polymer via cyclotrimerization of alkynylborane and its application as a heterogeneous Lewis acid catalyst

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2473-2478
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00177G, Paper

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Naoki Takahashi, Kentaro Ohkura, Yuta Nishina
We report the synthesis of a BC₆ polymer via alkyne cyclotrimerization. The polymer acts as a recyclable catalyst and shows higher catalytic activity than small-molecule analogues due to its high boron content, stability, and enhanced Lewis acidity.
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A complementary DSC–NMR methodology for elucidating isocyanurate formation pathways in polyurethanes

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2505-2513
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00370B, Paper

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Ashok Ramakrishnan, Tobias Wagener, Oliver Welz, Berend Eling, Željko Tomović
Combined DSC–NMR method investigating isocyanurate formation under solvent-free conditions with commercial catalysts, linking thermal events to composition changes and providing reaction mechanistic insights relevant to polyurethane systems.
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Defining alternating sequences in polyurethanes: sequence-controlled photo-degradation in step polymerization

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2423-2436
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00409A, Paper

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Xaver Kneidl, Johannes Reeb-Begic, Tongtong Cui, Patrick Theato, Yosuke Akae
In AA/BB-type step polymerization, the definition of a polymer sequence is inherently ambiguous. By introducing an AB-type monomer framework, alternating sequences become explicitly definable, giving rise to pronounced sequence–property relationship.
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Pyrrolidinium-based gel composites for reprocessable, flame-retardant electrolytes

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2522-2530
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00098C, Paper

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Haobo Hong, Tshepiso L. Tema, Redoy Gazi Shuvo, Harald Rupp, Stephanie Krüger, Anja Marinow, Zviadi Katcharava, Wolfgang H. Binder
Flame-retardant and reprocessable gel composites composed of a pyrrolidinium-based poly(ionic liquid) were successfully prepared by incorporating surface-modified nanoparticles functionalized with ionic liquids or ureidopyrimidinone groups.
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Study on the microstructure of poly(amide 6-ether) copolymers and their application in elastic fibers

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2456-2472
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00228E, Paper

Yixiao Yu, Weicheng Yang, Yuhao Wu, Shengming Zhang, Chengzhen Meng, Peng Ji, Chaosheng Wang, Huaping Wang
High-reactivity amide bonds are used to regulate the synthesis of nylon 6-based fibers that exhibit outstanding compatibility, mechanical properties, and elasticity.
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Bifunctional group distribution and gradient structure resulting from the anionic copolymerization of styrene and vinylbenzyl N,N-allylmethylamine

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2444-2455
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00394J, Paper

Kun Liu, Xupeng Han, Jiahao Zhou, Yao Long, Min Zhang, Yayan Wang, Jiaping Tan, Meilin Liu, Lijun Li, Yali Li
The synthesis route of VBAMA in this work.
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A modular telechelic catechol platform for tunable Fe- and V-coordinated dynamic polymer gels

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00170J, Paper

Ferley Orozco, Amy Hammett, Mahshad Karimi, Thomas E. Ericson, Lahiru Pasikku Hannadige, Joshua R. Fabian, Carol Korzeniewski, Anthony F. Cozzolino, Samantha L. Kristufek
Dynamic metal–catechol coordination networks provide a powerful platform for bioinspired polymer gels, yet systematic molecular design rules connecting monomer structure to network mechanics and thermal behavior remain limited.
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A synergistic compatibilization strategy for NBR/PA6 blends with ethylene–butadiene–fluorostyrene multiblock terpolymers

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00257A, Paper

Biwei Sun, Xiaonan Xing, Huaqiang Zhang, Bo Liu, Chunji Wu, Shaojuan Wang, Shouke Yan, Dongmei Cui
A synergistic compatibilization strategy for NBR/PA6 blends is developed using tailored E–BD–S^F multiblock terpolymers, synthesized via coordination polymerization. The resulting blends exhibit significantly enhanced properties.
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Direct end-group modification of poly(Aib)-polymers: heterogeneous peptide coupling and chiral folding

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00149A, Paper

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Sandipan Roy, Christian Hildebrand, Matthias Rohmer, Yishen Xie, Jitul Deka, Justus F. Thümmler, Wolfgang H. Binder
The preparation of helical poly(α-aminoisobutyric acid) with defined endgroups on both sides is reported. Centro- and axial-chiral head-groups are combined with Au-binding thiols at the end to study the CISS effect.
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A crystalline supramolecular polymer constructed by the controlled self-assembly of clamparene and its application in photothermal conversion

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00399K, Paper

Wen-Juan Qu, Wenjing Shi, Ke Wang, Wentao Hu, Hui Sun, Qi Lin, Tai-Bao Wei, Bingbing Shi
We report the construction of a crystalline supramolecular polymer by the controlled self-assembly of clamparene and its application in photothermal conversion.
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From trees to 3D printing: “all-wood” photopolymer composites based on bisguiacol-F-diacrylate and methacrylated pinewood flour for digital light processing (DLP)

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00486E, Paper

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Ettore Greco, Nicola Porcelli, Matteo Bergoglio, Niccolò Braidi, Fabrizio Roncaglia, Marco Sangermano, Minna Hakkarainen
An all-wood photocurable resin based on lignin-derived monomers were used in 3D printing and Reinforced with methacrylated pinewood flour.
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Water stable perovskite nanocrystals for highly efficient photoinduced RAFT dispersion polymerization

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00417B, Paper

Runqian Zhang, Wenjie Zhang, Chengli Wang, Xiaomeng Zhang, Zhe Cui, Peng Fu, Minying Liu, Zhibin Zhang, Yajing Chang, Yanjie He, Xinchang Pang
Water-stable perovskite nanocrystals enable efficient photoinduced RAFT dispersion polymerization, yielding various uniform polymeric nano/microparticles, which are inaccessible to conventional catalysts.
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CO2-derived functional polycarbonates as a sustainable platform for photosensitive polymeric materials

Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5PY01211B, Paper

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Andreia C. S. Gonzalez, Rafael T. Aroso, Carla Cunha, Joao Sergio Seixas de Melo, M. Ermelinda S. Eusébio, Teresa Maria, Gabriela J. da Silva, Pedro F. Cruz, Rui M. M. Brito, Rui M. B. Carrilho, Mariette M. Pereira
The development of CO2-based polymers integrating photo-responsiveness, synthetic versatility and processability remains an important challenge in polymer chemistry. Herein, a modular strategy was developed for multifunctional CO2-derived photosensitive polycarbonates. Catalytic...
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Temperable dynamic polymeric glasses as tunable and rebondable adhesives

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00373G, Paper

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Kexin Li, Nicholas R. Boynton, Joseph M. Dennis, Simon A. Fawcett, Stuart J. Rowan
Thia-Michael-based dynamic polymer glasses have been designed that exhibit a range of room-temperature mechanical properties when subjected to varying temperatures during tempering, resulting in these materials acting as tunable adhesives.
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Ring-opening copolymerization of (dihydro)levoglucosenone-derived spiro-epoxides and cyclic anhydrides

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00397D, Paper

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Tianle Gao, Hiroto Ayakawa, Tatsuya Nishimura, Ayano Yoshida, Moeno Sugiyama, Takuya Yamamoto, Kenji Tajima, Kenji Takahashi, Feng Li, Takuya Isono, Katsuhiro Maeda, Toshifumi Satoh
Ring-opening copolymerization of (dihydro)levoglucosenone-derived spiro-epoxides and cyclic anhydrides was developed to afford novel polyesters with rigid spirocyclic backbones, tunable thermal properties, and chiral conformations.
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Palladium-catalyzed direct preparation of highly branched ethylene oligomers and MA functionalized derivatives using dibenzhydryl pyrazine-imine ligands

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00183A, Paper

Yusheng Han, Hui Wang, Shengyu Dai
This study presents a highly efficient Pd(II) catalytic system for direct synthesis of advanced polyolefin lubricants, correlating electronic structure with polymer topology and material performance.
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Dechlorination of poly(vinyl chloride): thermal benchmarks and complementary non-thermal pathways toward sustainable recycling

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2283-2315
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00295A, Review Article

Jinho Ko, Woojin Jeon, Daewhan Kim, Min Sang Kwon
Emerging non-thermal strategies expand the mechanistic scope of PVC dechlorination beyond conventional thermal treatment, opening new pathways for chlorine management and polymer valorization.
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A new class of bio-elastomers based on β-myrcene and a glycomonomer: their application in sustainable adhesives

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2393-2402
DOI: 10.1039/D5PY01149C, Paper

Tuhin Subhra Pal, Uddhab Kalita, Suman Pradhan, Koushik Bhattacharya, Nikhil K. Singha
A new class of bio-elastomers was synthesized via emulsion copolymerization of β-myrcene and a glucose-based methacrylate glycomonomer, yielding biocompatible adhesives with enhanced performance through hydrolysis.
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Synergistic short and long spacer fluorinated chain extenders for low refractive index waterborne polyurethane acrylate coatings

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2351-2366
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00273K, Paper

Haoxin Jing, Yuchao Yang, Lei Yang, Yupeng Zhang, Caiping Ma, Jianbing Wu, Baojun Wang, Yao Xu, Lixia Ling
Synergistic incorporation of short spacer F-DEOA and long flexible spacer F-PETMP enables constraint release of fluorinated side chains, achieving low refractive index and high hydrophobicity in waterborne UV-curable polyurethane acrylate coatings.
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Biomass-derived photocatalysts for photocatalytic atom transfer radical polymerization

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2403-2413
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00261G, Paper

Xiaoyu Guo, Xinrang Wang, Chen Wang, Zhuo Dang, Jiquan Liu, Lin Lei
A novel bio-derived carbon photocatalyst (γ-CCD-r) enables controlled photo-ATRP under O₂ and visible light, yielding defined polymers with high recyclability, and was combined with heterogeneous catalyst and ATRPP to prepare polymer microspheres.
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Investigating the synthesis, properties and Diels–Alder reactivity of diene-functional branched polyesters using copolymerisation of furfuryl methacrylate under transfer-dominated branching radical telomerisation (TBRT) conditions

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2332-2339
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00258G, Paper

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Oliver B. Penrhyn-Lowe, Stephen Wright, Sarah Lomas, Andrew T. Slark, Andrew B. Dwyer, Steve P. Rannard
Furfuryl methacrylate has been successfully incorporated, without side reactions, into branched TBRT polymers using free radical chemistries and are accessible for Diels-Alder coupling reactions
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Mechanochemical strategies for the catalytic upcycling of polyethylene via transfer hydrogenation

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2340-2350
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00117C, Paper

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Antonio Cosimo Pio Trimboli, Emilia Paone, Andrea Donato, Riccardo Pellegrini, Elena Groppo, Maximilian Wohlgemuth, Sven Grätz, Francesco Mauriello, Lars Borchardt
This work reports a mechanocatalytic strategy for the selective depolymerization of polyethylene using a Ru/Al₂O₃ catalyst and 2-propanol as both hydrogen donor and liquid-assisted grinding medium across different mechanochemical platforms.
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Binuclear nickel catalysts enable one-step copolymerization of ethylene with 2-allylphenol to phenol-functionalized branched polyethylenes

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2385-2392
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00222F, Paper

Yuan Lu, Yanshan Gao, Shu-Yang Yu, Yanan Zhao, Jie Yang, Xiu-Li Sun, Xiaoyan Wang, Yong Tang
A binuclear Ni/Et₂AlCl platform enables one-step ethylene/2-allylphenol copolymerization to afford phenol-functionalized branched polyethylenes with high activity, high molecular weight, and tunable incorporation.
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Controlled ring-opening polymerization of xylose-derived lactones towards sustainable polyesters

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2377-2384
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00323K, Paper

Xiao-Yue Wang, Wei Wang, Wang-Long Wei, Wei-Min Ren, Xiao-Bing Lu, Hui Zhou
The synthesis and controlled ring-opening polymerization of xylose-derived lactones were developed to construct a series of sustainable and functionalized polyesters.
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Aminolysis of poly(ethylene terephthalate) to bis(2-hydroxyethyl)terephthalamide with ethanolamine catalyzed by La(OAc)3

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2367-2376
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00350H, Paper

Ye He, Zheyu Zhao, Jue Chen, Yunjie Luo
The rare-earth metal catalyst La(OAc)₃ enables the selective depolymerization of PET to bis(2-hydroxyethyl)terephthalamide (BHETA) with ethanolamine (EA) under mild conditions.
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Plasmonic enhancement of semiconducting double cable polythiophene–perylene diimide polymer performance in artificial photosynthesis of H2O2

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2316-2331
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00158K, Paper

Faseeh Akbar, Shahryar Rasheed, Sana Iqbal, Shiza Basit, Sumera Siddique, Ishtiaq Ahmed, Ljiljana Fruk, Basit Yameen
Solar to chemical energy conversion: Interfacing organic semiconducting polythiophene–perylene diimide double cable polymer with plasmonic AuNPs results in a hybrid exhibiting enhanced photocatalytic performance in artificial photosynthesis of H₂O₂.
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A cleavage-type pyrrolyl enone photoinitiator enables photobleaching-regulated uniform thick-film photopolymerization

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00508J, Paper

Jingfang Li, Wangwang Zhou, Shiqin Zhou, Luran Chun, Yuxuan Tang, Xiangqi Xu, Zhiceng Fu
N-Alkyl pyrrolyl enone C7-DPP-C7 enables cleavage-type photoinitiation, where slow photobleaching-driven crosslinking improves thermal and mechanical performance of thick films compared with rapid TPO polymerization.
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Polymers containing pendant lactone groups: synthesis and potential for sustainable materials

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00239K, Minireview

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Azra Kocaarslan, Baris Kumru
Renewable plant resources provide a rich platform for the development of lactone-based monomers. This review highlights synthetic strategies for incorporating lactone motifs into side chains and discusses their potential sustainability implications.
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A mild-temperature self-healing bio-based polyurethane film enabled by dual dynamic covalent bonds and segmental design

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00322B, Paper

Yingcheng Han, Dingchuan Zhang, Junjiang Li, Yulei Qi, Zixuan Tao, Hang Yin, Panfang Lu
Overcoming the trade-off between mechanics and healing, this work presents a bio-based polyurethane network synergizing oxime–urethane bonds and dynamic disulfide bonds.
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Thermoresponsive alternating copolymers with tunable UCST behavior in an aqueous medium

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00412A, Paper

Arya Karangat, Sreya Gain, Puja Poddar, Arnab Banerjee, Priyadarsi De
This work reports the design of alternating polyelectrolytes with an upper critical solution temperature (UCST) in water as a function of polymer concentration, solution pH, salt, and molecular weight.
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Rational design and synthesis of imine linked porous organic polymers: a bi-faceted approach towards customizing the acid–base properties for heterogeneous catalysis

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00382F, Paper

Nandamol P. S., K. S. Sreelakshmi, Mintu Porel
A bi-faceted approach for tailoring the acid-base properties of a porous organic framework with good crystallinity as well as thermal stability and effective utilization as a dual functional acid-base catalyst for synthesis of pyranochromenes.
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γ-Functionalized thioether, sulfoxide, and sulfone AB monomers for tunable aliphatic polyesters

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2254-2264
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00214E, Paper

Hongqing Fu, Emma Mongkhoun, Nicolas Illy
A modular strategy provides rare γ-functionalized thioether, sulfoxide and sulfone AB monomers for redox-tunable and recyclable polyesters.
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Programmable topological regulation of hierarchically organized crosslinked epoxy thermosets for improved dielectric and thermal properties

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2208-2223
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00204H, Paper

Yiliang Gao, Lijia Liu, Wenchao Jiang, Longkai Jiao, Yawen Liu, Chao Wang, Chunhong Zhang, Yudan Wang
A first-of-its-kind vinyl-functionalized active ester–epoxy system allows programmable regulation of a hierarchically organized crosslinked network, resulting in enhanced thermal robustness and low dielectric loss.
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Crown ether-based supramolecular elastomers exhibiting reversible and abundant shape programming

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2198-2207
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00092D, Paper

Xinyi Quan, Rui Hu, Xiaohe Zhou, Qingyun Li, Xiaofan Ji
Herein, thermo-responsive supramolecular elastomers were prepared through crown ether-based host–guest interactions, which showed abundant and reversible deformability and were applied in flexible robotic systems.
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Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO)-grafted silicone hydrogels for anti-fibrosis

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2180-2190
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00229C, Paper

Xiangyu Dang, Chongyu Zhu, Zhize Chen
A trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO)-grafted silicone hydrogel was designed and prepared, which can effectively alleviate the foreign body reaction.
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Achieving high lignin content and mechanical enhancement in biobased thermosets via a high-molecular-weight soybean oil skeleton

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2265-2274
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00121A, Paper

Ying Lin, Kangyong Xu, Puyou Jia, Shenglong Liao, Qingping Song, Ye Sha
We developed sustainable thermosets with high lignin content (up to 50%) by constructing a flexible, ultra-high molecular weight soybean oil skeleton via ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP), achieving high strength and good toughness.
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Stereospecific polymerization of donor–acceptor cyclopropanes with C(sp3)–H bonds as the dormant species

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2247-2253
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00314A, Paper

Yong-Le Tian, Yang-Yang Li, Lun-Heng Wei, Shu-Sen Chen, Ren-Rong Liu, Dian-Feng Chen
MgBr₂/DBU/C(sp³)–H bonds enable controlled stereospecific ring-opening polymerization of enantiopure donor–acceptor cyclopropane monomers.
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Design and application of nanosilver hybridized fluorosilicone resin-modified epoxy coatings for SRB resistance in aviation fuel storage and transport equipment

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2167-2179
DOI: 10.1039/D5PY01145K, Paper

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Lanjiao Jiao, Xiaojuan Lai, Qiufeng An
Microbiologically influenced corrosion threatens aviation fuel infrastructure. A nanosilver hybridized fluorosilicone resin-modified epoxy coating is designed to resist SRB and corrosion.
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MWD of living polyacrylates fractionated by chromatography via chain-end modification

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2191-2197
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00293E, Paper

Subin Choi, Eujin Bae, Suraj Aswale, Ye Rin Jang, Hong Y. Cho, Heung Bae Jeon, Hyun-jong Paik
Living polyacrylates are synthesized and end-functionalized to enhance chain-end polarity, enabling selective separation of living and dead chains by solvent-gradient HPLC, confirming Poisson-distributed living fractions.
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Molecular design of silane-bridged phosphorus-containing compounds toward epoxy thermosets with flame retardancy, improved toughness, low water absorption and low dielectric constants

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2224-2246
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00390G, Paper

Muhammad Salman, Rukhsana Ashraf, Ze-Tao Xiao, Hao-Jie Shi, Aksam Abdelkhalik, Yuan Hu, Xin Wang
Three P/Si-containing flame retardants (FR₁, FR₂, and FR₃) were synthesized via simple addition reactions of bDMVSiB and TMDVSiO with DPPO and DOPO.
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Antimicrobial amphiphilic random copolymers from bio-based methacrylates: effect of chemical composition on activity and selectivity

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,2153-2166
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00298F, Paper

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Zao Cheng, Erika Zaganelli, Theo van Kooten, Caterina Presutti, Bert Poolman, Laura Mazzocchetti, Patrizio Raffa
Amphiphilic copolymers from bio-derived tetrahydrogeranyl methacrylate and amino acid methacrylates (Ala, Phe, Lys) were synthesized via RAFT. Lys-based copolymers show superior antimicrobial activity and selectivity via membrane disruption.
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