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Pyrrolidinium-based Gel Composites for Reprocessable, Flame-Retardant Electrolytes

Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00098C, Paper

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Haobo Hong, Tshepiso L. Tema, Redoy Gazi Shuvo, Harald Rupp, Stephanie Krüger, Zviadi Katcharava, Anja Marinow, 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. Covalent functionalization was verified...
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Biomass-Derived Photocatalysts for Photocatalytic Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization

Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00261G, Paper

Xiaoyu Guo, Xinrang Wang, Chen Wang, Zhuo Dang, Jiquan Liu, Lin Lei
This study successfully developed a novel carbon-based photocatalyst (γ-CCD-r) using γ-cyclodextrin as the raw material. As a heterogeneous photocatalyst, it enables easy separation from the reaction mixture. Furthermore, it utilizes...
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γ-Functionalized thioether, sulfoxide, and sulfone AB monomers for tunable aliphatic polyesters

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
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, Advance Article
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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Correction: Near-instantaneous volumetric printing of complex scaffolds comprised of tough PEG-based hydrogels

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY90059C, Correction

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Mahsa Ebrahimi, Ulrike Arickx, Mariana Arreguín-Campos, Quinten Thijssen, Antonio Jaén Ortega, Mugdha M. Joglekar, Ruth Cardinaels, Sandra Van Vlierberghe, Lorenzo Moroni, Matthew B. Baker, Louis M. Pitet
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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, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00258G, Paper

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Oliver Penrhyn-Lowe, Stephen Wright, Sarah Lomas, Steve P. Rannard, Andrew Slark, Andrew Dwyer
Diels-Alder reactions have been of considerable interest for many years and strategies for polymeric diene synthesis have predominantly relied on controlled radical polymerisation techniques to avoid unwanted side reactions of...
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Crown ether-based supramolecular elastomers exhibiting reversible and abundant shape programming

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
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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Mechanochemical Strategies for the Catalytic Upcycling of Polyethylene via Transfer Hydrogenation

Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00117C, Paper

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Antonio Trimboli, Emilia Paone, Andrea Donato, Riccardo Pellegrini, Elena Groppo, Maximilian Wohlgemuth, Sven Graetz, Francesco Mauriello, Lars Borchardt
The development of innovative catalytic strategies is crucial to advance the sustainable upcycling of plastic waste. In this work, we present a mechanocatalytic approach for the selective depolymerization of low-density...
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Stereospecific polymerization of donor–acceptor cyclopropanes with C(sp3)–H bonds as the dormant species

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
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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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, Advance Article
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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Nanomicellization characteristics of amphiphilic block copolymer tricycles in various topologies

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1882-1891
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00167J, Paper

Brian J. Ree
Nanomicellization characteristics of topologically-controlled tricyclic amphiphiles demonstrated the formation of micelles with narrow unimodal distributions in solutions.
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Catalyst- and additive-free light-induced oxidative polymerization of diphenyl disulfides for the facile synthesis of polyphenylene sulfides

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1789-1793
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00267F, Communication

Shan Hu, Xianyu Ying, Yong Wang, Mushou Cai, Hongjun Zhu
A catalyst- and additive-free light-induced oxidative polymerization of diphenyl disulfides under an oxygen atmosphere is reported for the synthesis of polyphenylene sulfides.
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Near-instantaneous volumetric printing of complex scaffolds comprised of tough PEG-based hydrogels

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1846-1860
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00113K, Paper

Mahsa Ebrahimi, Ulrike Arickx, Mariana Arreguín-Campos, Quinten Thijssen, Antonio Jaén Ortega, Mugdha V. Joglekar, Ruth Cardinaels, Sandra Van Vlierberghe, Lorenzo Moroni, Matthew B. Baker, Louis M. Pitet
Mechanically robust hydrogels are printed via light promoted crosslinking using volumetric additive manufacturing, leading to intricate 3-dimensional structures.
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Coupling shear-thickening and dynamic bonds in self-healing materials: synthesis, regulation and application

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1776-1788
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00102E, Minireview

Yuyang Meng, Xinxing Zhang, Xingchao Liu
Coupling shear-thickening and dynamic bonds in self-healing materials enables STDB materials to play an increasingly important role in fields such as biomedical applications, aerospace, and intelligent wearable devices.
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Visible light responsive self-healing polyurea elastomers driven by dynamic coordination for underwater and low-temperature applications

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1873-1881
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00148C, Paper

Jingyi Liu, Hui Li, Yuanpeng Wu, Chunxia Zhao, Jinbo Cheng, Haoran Huang, Yijin Zhang
Reversible trans–cis photoisomerization of PDB-Zn networks enables near 100% mechanical recovery in demanding aquatic and sub-zero conditions.
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Radical ring-opening polymerization-induced self-assembly for the synthesis of degradable particles incorporating ethyl lipoate

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1861-1872
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00218H, Paper

Fan Yang, Jacinta F. White, Yufu Wang, Yanting Gao, Daniel Yuen, Angus P. R. Johnston, Almar Postma, Lewis D. Blackman, Georgina K. Such
Redox-degradable polymeric nanoparticles with tunable degradability were prepared via a rROPISA approach by incorporating ethyl lipoate as a redox-responsive monomer.
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Synthesis of well-defined and recyclable polyesters from ring opening polymerization of 1,5-dioxepan-2-one catalyzed by a Lewis acid–base pair

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1827-1836
DOI: 10.1039/D5PY01214G, Paper

Zheng Li, Kai Li, Chengde Hu, Zhibo Li
A ZnEt₂/DMAP Lewis pair facilitates the controlled ring-opening polymerization of DXO to produce well-defined (co)polyesters. In addition, closed-loop chemical recycling of poly(1,5-dioxepan-2-one) (PDXO) has been successfully established.
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Carboxylic acid α-end-functionalized poly(2-oxazoline)s synthesized through benzylic CROP initiators

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1807-1818
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00309E, Paper

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Caroline T. Holick, Nora Engel, Nicole Fritz, Christine Weber, Ulrich S. Schubert
Bromomethylbenzoates are suitable initiators for the polymerization of 2-oxazolines. They provide high end-group fidelity and enable access to heterotelechelic polyoxazolines and block copolymers with methyl ester or carboxylic acid end groups.
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Elucidating the molecular design principles of N-alkylated nylons for LCST-type phase separation through a systematic polymer library

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1819-1826
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00191B, Paper

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Akari Sugano, Keitaro Matsuoka, Kazuki Sada
Hydrophilic polymers showing LCST-type phase separation are useful functional polymer materials.
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Degrafting reaction of polymer brushes: the determining role of molecular weight and grafting density

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1837-1845
DOI: 10.1039/D5PY01210D, Paper

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Riccardo Chiarcos, Diego Antonioli, Luca Gabutti, Elo Marsengo, Michele Perego, Michele Laus
The degrafting reaction rate in the presence of water increases when both the grafting density of the brush and the molecular weight of the grafted polymer increase.
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Inner side-chain engineering of non-fullerene acceptors enables efficient thick-film all-polymer solar cells

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1794-1806
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00221H, Paper

Wenhao Peng, Xiaoman Gui, Shisong Sun, Zhenyu Wei, Panfeng Gao, Meixiu Wan, Lijun Huo
Tuning acceptor alkyl spacer length controls H-aggregation in all-polymer solar cells. PM6:PY-EH yields 16.38% PCE, retains 14.24% at 410 nm—ideal thickness tolerance for roll-to-roll manufacturing.
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Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO)-grafted silicone hydrogels for anti-fibrosis

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
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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Ultra-high molecular weight tanglemer hydrogels

Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00288A, Paper

Saifur Rahaman, Brett Leslie Pollard, Luke Andrew Connal
Developing hydrogels that combine excellent mechanical strength with biocompatibility remains a challenge, particularly for designing materials for biomedical applications. We report the synthesis of ultra-high molecular weight poly(2-hydroxyethyl acrylate) hydrogels...
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Binuclear Nickel Catalysts Enable One-Step Copolymerization of Ethylene with 2-Allylphenol to Phenol-Functionalized Branched Polyethylenes

Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00222F, Paper

Yuan Lu, Yanshan Gao, Shuyang Yu, Yanan Zhao, Jie Yang, Xiuli Sun, Xiao-Yan Wang, Yong Tang
One-step ethylene copolymerization with readily available short-chain alkenyl phenols is an attractive alternative to post-modification or the use of designed phenolic comonomers for preparing phenol-functionalized polyethylenes, yet prior examples have...
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Controlled Ring-Opening Polymerization of Xylose-derived Lactones towards Sustainable Polyesters

Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00323K, Paper

Xiao-Yue Wang, Wei Wang, Wang-Long Wei, Wei-Min Ren, Xiaobing Lu, Hui Zhou
Utilizing bio-resources to construct sustainable polymers offers a highly promising solution to address the global plastic waste crisis. Herein, a series of seven-membered biorenewable lactones were synthesized from D-/L-xyloses as...
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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, Advance Article
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, Advance Article
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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Linkage effects of phenanthrene-based polymeric anodes for lithium-ion batteries

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00109B, Paper

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Yu-Ruei Kung, Huai-Sheng Chin, Santosh U. Sharma, Li Chen, Zi-Yun Ou, Hung-Ju Yen
A systematic series of polyamides featuring aryloxy-phenanthrene backbones provides general design guidelines for the development of organic electrode materials. Image created with Adobe Firefly.
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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, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00121A, Paper

Ying Lin, Kangyong Xu, Puyou Jia, Shenglong Liao, Ye Sha, Qingping Song
Developing sustainable thermosets from renewable resources that can rival their petroleum derived counterparts has attracted tremendous interest during recent years. Despite its prevalence as a reinforcement for thermosets, the utilization...
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AIE/CPL dual-functional poly(aryl isocyanide)s synthesized using (S,S)-bis(oxazolinylphenyl)amido-ligated palladium phenylethynyl complexes: high-security anti-counterfeiting and targeted cellular imaging

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00246C, Paper

Beiming Yu, Shuling Jia, Xuanren Zhu, Jiaojiao Li, Changguo Sun, Chao Ma, Shuangshuang Ma, Minjian Wu, Zhiyuan Hu, Xiaolu Wu, Guangpeng Gao, Xiaofang Li
New (S,S)-bis(oxazolinylphenyl)amido palladium complexes act as catalysts for aryl isocyanide (co)polymerization, yielding AIE/CPL poly(aryl isocyanide)s for anti-counterfeiting and cellular imaging.
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Study on the Microstructure of Poly(Amide 6-Ether) Copolymers and Application in Elastic Fibers

Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00228E, Paper

Yixiao Yu, Weicheng Yang, Yuhao Wu, Shengming Zhang, Chaosheng Wang, Huaping Wang, Peng Ji, Chengzhen Meng
Fiber elasticity is an important property for achieving clothing comfort. The excellent resilience of poly (amide 6-ether) copolymers makes them a popular candidate material for preparing PA6-based elastic fibers. However,...
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Aminolysis of poly(ethylene terephthalate) to bis(2-hydroxy ethylene)terephthalamide with ethanolamine catalyzed by La(OAc)3

Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00350H, Paper

Ye He, Zheyu Zhao, Jue Chen, Yunjie Luo
Chemical recycling of PET waste is critically important for environmental preservation and resource conservation. While aminolysis of PET with ethanolamine to produce bis(2-hydroxyethyl)terephthalamide (BHETA) represents a promising approach, achieving efficient...
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A reusable visible light initiation system for radical polymerizations in water

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00099A, Paper

Yu-Chien Chen, Fu-Sheng Wang, Chi-How Peng
A stable organic molecule, 4-nitrophenylacetylene, is used as a recyclable photo-initiator for the polymerization of aqueous monomers in water under ambient conditions.
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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, Accepted Manuscript
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 of well-defined, functionalized polystyrene with controlled molecular weight and narrow molecular weight distribution by anionic polymerization under mild conditions poses certain challenges. In this study, a novel functionalized...
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Metal-free synthesis of terpene-derived polyester-block-polycarbonates and post-polymerization modification via thiol–ene click chemistry

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00213G, Paper

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Mikhailey D. S. Wheeler, Allison M. Clark, Andrew P. Kinsman, Megan L. Graham, Francesca M. Kerton
Selective ring-opening copolymerization of bio-derived anhydrides with epoxides and terpolymerization with CO₂ under solvent free conditions was achieved; photoinitiated modification yielded thermally stable polymers with a range of properties.
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High-performance flame-retardant polyphosphate ester-based solid electrolyte via in situ ring-opening polymerization for safe Li metal batteries

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00203J, Paper

Linyuan Cui, Xinkai Zou, Chengliang Wang, Huiyu Zhao, Hairui Chen, Qiming Xu, Xuehong Sun, Jingjiang Sun, Qingfu Wang
In situ polymerized solid electrolyte with synergistic flame retardancy, high-voltage stability and fast Li⁺ transport for safe lithium metal batteries.
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Recent progress in bulk polymerization: spatiotemporally discontinuous change of polymerization accompanied by phase separation

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1661-1674
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00006A, Review Article

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Yasuhito Suzuki, Akikazu Matsumoto
Bulk polymerization converts liquid monomers into polymers via an exothermic reaction, often leading to vitrification and spatiotemporal heterogeneity, which is closely linked to the sudden reaction acceleration known as the Trommsdorff effect.
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Synthesis of optically active polymers containing a main-chain hydroxamic acid backbone via asymmetric polymerization

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1747-1754
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00186F, Paper

Naoya Kanbayashi, Kiyotaka Onitsuka
Synthesis of an optically active polymer bearing a hydroxamic acid backbone.
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Palladium-catalyzed copolymerization to synthesize sulfur-containing polyethylene materials

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1701-1705
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00180G, Paper

Chuncai Zhao, Yuming Xu, Guifu Si, Dan Peng, Menghe Xu
Sulfur-functionalized polyethylene materials were efficiently synthesized through phosphine–sulfonate palladium-catalyzed copolymerization of ethylene with norbornene-based sulfur-containing comonomers.
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Modulatable structural colors in rapid-curing high-performance hydrogels

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1755-1766
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00291A, Paper

Qiang Zhang, Xiao Yang, Zhaoyang Wu
This study presents a rapid-curing methodology for fabricating high-performance hydrogels using a ternary copolymer system comprising 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA), N-vinylpyrrolidone (NVP), and N,N-dimethylacrylamide (DMAA).
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Synthesis and structure–property relationships of lipoic acid-based conductive elastomers

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1694-1700
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00075D, Paper

Feng Chen, Fangjun Zhu, Weikun Xu, Yanpei Fei
Crosslinked lipoic acid-based ionic conductive elastomers reveal how polymer network structure governs lithium salt compatibility and ionic transport.
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Organo-catalyzed deamination of polystyrene sulfonamide for diverse post-polymerization modification of styrenic polymers

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1721-1729
DOI: 10.1039/D5PY01024A, Paper

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Tulaja Shrestha, Dan My Nguyen, Harrison Goehrig, Vidhika S. Damani, Caitlin M. Quinn, Laure V. Kayser
Post-polymerization modification of polystyrene generates sulfinate intermediates that enable modular diversification to a wide range of functional groups.
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Stereochemically purified trans-dihydroxy-substituted cage silsesquioxane-based bisurea supramolecular polymer materials enable metastable-to-thermodynamic phase evolution and enhanced modulus

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1740-1746
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00164E, Paper

Jinshiro Takeuchi, Takahiro Iwamoto, Naoki Watanabe, Hiroaki Imoto, Kensuke Naka
Stereochemically purified trans-dihydroxy-substituted cage silsesquioxane-based bisurea supramolecular polymer materials exhibit an effective metastable-to-thermodynamic phase transition upon heating.
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Synthesis of macro-rotaxanes via direct trapping of multicyclic poly(n-butyl acrylate) in a cross-linked network

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1730-1739
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00144K, Paper

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Kotaro Ibe, Yamato Ebii, Minami Ebe, Kazushige Suzuki, Takayuki Kurokawa, Takuya Yamamoto, Feng Li, Takuya Isono, Toshifumi Satoh
Macro-rotaxanes, in which both the linear and cyclic components are polymers, remain largely unexplored in terms of their formation and potential material applications due to the synthetic challenges associated with cyclic polymers.
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Double metal cyanide (DMC) catalysis: detailed in situ NMR kinetics studies on the copolymerization of propylene oxide with substituted epoxides

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1706-1720
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00118A, Paper

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Erik Kersten, Maximilian Kaiser, Jan Blankenburg, Kamil Maciol, Manfred Wagner, Sirus Zarbakhsh, Holger Frey
The DMC-catalyzed copolymerization of PO with alkyl and aryl epoxides, glycidyl ethers and esters was investigated by in situ¹H NMR spectroscopy. With increasing steric demand at the oxirane ring, the reactivity difference to PO strongly increased.
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Development and modification of porous polymer structures in the vicinity of cellulose fibers

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1675-1693
DOI: 10.1039/D5PY01203A, Paper

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Sebastian Pusse, Sebastian Heinz, Waranya Limprasart, Lea Gemmer, Suteera Witayakran, Samuel Schabel, Volker Presser, Torsten Gutmann, Markus Gallei
Linear and branched amphiphilic block copolymers were synthesized via anionic living polymerization to form porous structures on cellulose fibers. Surface properties were tuned at macro- and microscales via post-modification with different agents.
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Fluorescently labelled polypropylene as a model microplastic for cellular imaging

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00089D, Paper

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Alexander Evans, Ríona M. Devereux, Zoë R. Turner, Angela J. Russell, Dermot O'Hare
The covalent functionalisation of polypropylene with the fluorescent label rhodamine B and its subsequent microplastic evaluation in a human embryonic kidney model cell line, enabling standardised polymer–cell studies in biological systems.
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Creep-resistant, extrudable, and recyclable polyolefin covalent adaptable networks incorporating azine cross-links via reactive processing

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00172F, Paper

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Mathew J. Suazo, Stephanie M. Barbon, Hayley A. Brown, Evelyn Auyeung, Colin Li Pi Shan, John M. Torkelson
Reprocessable and creep-resistant covalent adaptable networks were produced via reactive processing of polyethylene and ethylene-based copolymers with an azine-based dynamic covalent cross-linker.
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Thermoset meets thermoplastic: upcycling PLA in digital light processing 3D printing of dynamic thiol–ene composites

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00184J, Paper

Szymon Gaca, Daniel Bautista-Anguís, Milena Gleirscher, Michele Bonacina, Yves Leterrier, Véronique Michaud, Sandra Schlögl
Thermoplastic microparticles are incoporporated into photocurable dynamic covalent networks to advance the circularity of 3D-printed photopolymers. Thiol–ene resins with up to 20 vol% PLA filler are successfully processed by DLP 3D printing.
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Spiroorthoesters as promising comonomers for degradable polymer synthesis by cationic copolymerization with vinyl ethers

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00306K, Paper

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Kota Yamamoto, Sadahito Aoshima, Arihiro Kanazawa
Cationic copolymerization of vinyl ethers and spiroorthoesters successfully proceeded via very frequent crossover reactions, resulting in pseudo-alternating copolymers with acid degradability.
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Robust, UV-resistant and transparent vitrimers from bio-based mercaptan via maleimide–thiol “click” chemistry for carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composites

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00256K, Paper

Yue Wang, Jialiang Zhong, Yanning Zeng
Bio-based BMI vitrimers from glycerol/erythritol via maleimide–thiol click chemistry offer high strength, thermal stability, UV resistance, self-healing, recyclability, and enable intact carbon fiber recovery in composites.
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Dynamic cross-linked latent accelerators featuring dual-dynamic urea bonds for one-component epoxy systems

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00080K, Paper

Xin Wang, Shaohe Qi, Siyu Cheng, Shanshan Dai, Shuaiqi Yang, Fengyuan Zhang, Songqi Ma
Dynamic cross-linked accelerators were synthesized based on dual dynamic urea bonds to achieve high-performance one-component epoxy systems.
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Antimicrobial amphiphilic random copolymers from bio-based methacrylates: effect of chemical composition on activity and selectivity

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
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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Synthesis of topologically controlled functional polyethylenes: combining C–H activation with copolymerization of ethylene and polar monomers using a scandium catalyst

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00241B, Paper

Yingzi Tan, Yang Yang, Zhaomin Hou, Haobing Wang
By designing polar monomers with built-in C–H activation motifs (e.g., anisole or aniline derivatives), we prepare functionalized polyethylenes with programmable topologies (hyperbranched to linear, in-chain to end-functionalized structures).
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Plasmonic enhancement of semiconducting double cable polythiophene–perylene diimide polymer performance in artificial photosynthesis of H2O2

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
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 fast emulsion polymerization in an open-to-air environment

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5PY01084E, Paper

Uddhab Kalita, Vianna F. Jafari, Shubham Verma, Nikhil K. Singha, Greg G. Qiao
This work employs emulsion polymerization of hydrophobic monomers using a “semi bio-Fenton initiation” strategy, enabling rapid polymer synthesis under open-to-air conditions and demonstrating its potential for industrial applications.
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Alternating copolymerization of ethylenesulfonyl fluoride and styrene for the synthesis of SuFEx modifiable polymers

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00136J, Communication

Chima Anyaegbu, Darsan Haridas, Joel F. Hooper
This work investigates the copolymerization of ethenesulfonyl fluoride (ESF) and styrene, demonstrating this method as a practical approach to access highly functionalised sulfonyl fluoride-containing polymers.
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Correction: Fluorescent surface-grafted block copolymer brushes obtained in a versatile post-polymerization approach

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1652-1652
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY90046A, Correction

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Piotr Wieczorek, Tomasz Kuciel, Tomasz Uchacz, Szczepan Zapotoczny
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Zinc-based coordination exchange in epoxy networks cured via frontal polymerization

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1555-1561
DOI: 10.1039/D5PY01170A, Communication

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Christoph Schmidleitner, Stefan Hirner, Elisabeth Rossegger
Frontal polymerization meets dynamic chemistry: Zn²⁺-epoxy networks enable coordination-driven bond exchange. Zinc loading and counter anion tune front behavior, relaxation, and thermomechanical properties, enabling adjustable, weldable materials.
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Toward theta-shaped polymer composite particles by seeded emulsion polymerization

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1641-1651
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00196C, Paper

Zhongfu Ling, Xianhao Su, Yifeng Jiang, Hua Zou
Theta-shaped (θ-shaped) polystyrene–poly(glycidyl methacrylate) (PS–PGMA) composite particles have been synthesized by seeded emulsion polymerization using PS seed particles pre-swollen with dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and glycidyl methacrylate (GMA).
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Solubility-limited depolymerization kinetics in the glycolysis of carbonyl-containing polymers

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1569-1583
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00219F, Paper

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Shelby Watson-Sanders, Kendra Day Johnson, Sarah Barber, Alison Biery, Landri Wilcox, Nicholas J. Galan, Jackie Zheng, Tomonori Saito, Mark Dadmun
Solubility-controlled phase behavior dictates depolymerization kinetics in heterogeneous polymer chemical recycling.
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A novel approach to POx–chelate conjugates and a comparison of their antibacterial activity with POx systems containing amino groups

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1592-1602
DOI: 10.1039/D5PY01190F, Paper

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Marcelina Bochenek, Barbara Mendrek, Agnieszka Kowalczuk, Karolina Olszowska, Łukasz Sieroń, Katarzyna Gawron, Natalia Oleszko-Torbus
This study presents a novel synthetic strategy for the preparation of antibacterial poly(2-oxazoline)-based (POx) conjugates with chelating agents.
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Solution self-assembly of polycarbonate block copolymers containing crystalline side chains

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1584-1591
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00105J, Paper

Chen Liu, Lulu Liu, Jiarui Luan, Zaizai Tong
Solution self-assembly of block copolymers containing crystalline side chains is currently a field of significant interest due to its well-documented capacity for morphological diversity and tunable order.
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Salinity-ultrasensitive hydrogels for high-performance salinity gradient energy conversion and harvesting

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1619-1627
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00235H, Paper

Yang Yang, Xiaocao Yan, Mukaddas Abliz, Xiaoying Zhao, Fang Xu, Yunxuan Weng, Hainan Gao
This study presents a salinity-ultrasensitive hydrogel with a superior polyelectrolyte effect, enabling conversion of minor osmotic pressure gradients into substantial volumetric changes for highly efficient salinity gradient energy conversion.
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3-Methylenephthalide derivatives enable degradation of vinyl (co)polymers via simultaneous main- and side-chain cleavage

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1562-1568
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00151C, Paper

Yota Chiba, Shoji Hirabayashi, Yasuhiro Kohsaka
We report degradable vinyl (co)polymers with tunable properties. This (co)polymer design enables convergent decomposition into a single monomer precursor via simultaneous hydrolysis of the main-chain and pendant groups.
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Investigation of the dynamic behavior of metallopolymers by combined experimental and theoretical methods

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1603-1618
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00053C, Paper

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Milena Jäger, Michael Freduah Agyemang, Wanja T. Schulze, Julian Kimmig, Thomas Bätz, Chiara Wondraczek, Stefan Zechel, Alexander Croy, Michael Schmitt, Jürgen Popp, Stefanie Gräfe, Martin D. Hager, Ulrich S. Schubert
This report studies the dynamic behavior of metallopolymers, by rheology, Raman spectroscopy and modelling. The observed changes are related to thermal-induced morphological changes of the polymer matrix in addition to changes of the metal complex.
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Investigating an anisole/Cu(II)-macroligand-complex pair to broaden solubility scope and catalyst recycling for atom transfer radical polymerization

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1628-1640
DOI: 10.1039/D5PY01106J, Paper

Richard Ngulube, Jiancheng Zhou, Huaiyuan Zhu, Zhiwei Fu, Naixu Li
A thermoregulated phase-separable catalysis based on a highly soluble poly(ionic liquid)/anisole solvent system enables controlled ATRP at ppm CuBr₂ loadings, thereby supporting a sustainable, recyclable polymerization framework.
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Green transformation of fish-oil by-products into polysulfide-based nanocomposite adsorbents via coupled inverse vulcanization and exfoliation

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00260A, Paper

Mohamed Boundor, Nadia Katir, Abdelkrim El Kadib
Fish oil byproducts can be upcycled into porous foam composite adsorbents via a one-step process combining reaction with elemental sulfur and in situ exfoliation of montmorillonite or graphene oxide sheets.
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Synthesis of a phosphorus-containing nickel(II) complex towards suppressing heat release and enhancing the fire safety of polyamide 6

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5PY01192B, Paper

Yanlu Sun, Huazhao Zhang, Zhouzhou Du, Ke Liu, Wenxing Chen, Wangyang Lu
A transition metal complex endows Polyamide (PA6) with enhanced flame retardancy and reduced heat release.
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Perfectly alternating linear-dendritic polymers via dithiol–yne click chemistry

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00150E, Paper

Ashley V. Miles, Allycea Huskey, Anna Nuzzo, Scott M. Grayson
A dithiol–yne reaction from a dendritic alkyne and a linear dithiol forms an alternating linear-dendritic copolymer.
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Naphthalimide derivative-based photoinitiating systems for multi-wavelength visible light photopolymerization and 3D printing

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00277C, Paper

Jun Shen, Xiaotong Peng, Tong Gao, Penghui Fan, Haiwang Lai, Jing Zhang, Pu Xiao
Naphthalimide derivative-based photoinitiating systems for versatile 3D printing across the 405–470 nm range are presented.
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Dynamic covalent polymer films formed by structural metamorphosis at nanoparticle surfaces

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00112B, Paper

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Matthew J. Priestley, David A. Fulton
We report a structural metamorphosis approach to wrap nanoparticles within cross-linked polymer films.
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Facile synthesis of quantitatively tertiary-amine functionalized poly(styrene-co-1,3-pentadiene) copolymers with controlled narrow composition distributions by LAP

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00156D, Paper

Yao Long, Xupeng Han, Jiahao Zhou, Yixin Xiang, Jingjiao Gui, Yi Xiao, Tingxuan Shang, Qiqi Dai, Kun Liu, Lijun Li
Controlling the copolymer composition distribution (CCD) and achieving quantitative functionalization of polyolefins are essential for tailoring material properties.
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Single-chain level decoding of the conformational distribution in bisphenol A polycarbonate

Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00189K, Paper

Yining Wang, Xinxin Bao, Wentao Yuan, Yuchen Wang, Hu-jun Qian, Zhong-yuan Lu, Yu Bao, Shuxun Cui
Individual PC chains exist in two discrete conformational populations in a ∼1 : 1 ratio—chains with cis content ≥90% and chains with trans content of 65 ± 5%—yielding an overall trans fraction of ∼30%.
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Correction: Determining the Q–e values of polymer radicals and monomers separately through the derivation of an intrinsic Q–e scheme for radical copolymerization

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1545-1545
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY90045C, Correction

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Susumu Kawauchi, Akinori Akatsuka, Yoshihiro Hayashi, Hidemine Furuya, Toshikazu Takata
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Enhancing the processability of polychlorotrifluoroethylene via copolymerization with perfluoropropyl vinyl ether

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1517-1528
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00086J, Paper

Xincheng Wang, Shuhui Li, Daixuan Gong, Bin Du, Wei Zhao, Yanqiu Guo, Meijie Qu, Yuezhen Bin
A novel PCTFE-PPVE copolymer was successfully synthesized; PPVE incorporation reduces material crystallinity and melt viscosity, and the resulting copolymer shows enhanced processability.
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Preparation and characterization of low dielectric cross-linked polyimide containing fluorene group via post-polymerization cross-linking

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1507-1516
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00003G, Paper

Seong Hun Choi, Seonyoung Jo, Minki Choi, Jaeyoung Choi, Yun Ho Kim, Jongmin Park, Jong Chan Won
Post-polymerization cross-linking to produce a free-volume developed aromatic polyimide matrix with advanced low dielectric performance and robust structural integrity.
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Exploring thiol–ene and thiol–methacrylate reactions in the production of renewable materials from methacrylated eugenol

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1461-1474
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00140H, Paper

Gabriel Iago dos Santos, Caroline Gaglieri, Fernanda Barreto dos Santos, Sabrina Moises Moreno, Gilbert Bannach
Methacrylated eugenol (ME) is a versatile biobased monomer for sustainable polymer networks, featuring reactive methacrylic and allylic carbon-carbon double bonds that enable both thiol-ene and thiol-methacrylate polymerization pathways.
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Direct synthesis of porous organic polymers with protected ethyne monomers

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1538-1544
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00104A, Paper

Bo Chen, Xinghua Guo, Yongdong Jin, Chuanqin Xia, Degao Wang
A new synthetic method for alkynyl porous organic polymers using cheap protected ethyne as the monomer. This method was verified by a small molecular model reaction and 5 polymers.
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Ring-opening (co)polymerization of macrolactones catalyzed by a simple organoaluminum complex of MeAl(BHT)2

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1529-1537
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00054A, Paper

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Rui Han, Zheng Li, Zhibo Li
Degradable aliphatic long-chain polyesters (ALCPEs), obtained from the ROP of macrolactones, have emerged as promising degradable polymers, as they combine the mechanical and thermal properties of polyethylene with the degradability of polyesters.
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A bio-based cellulose-supported photocatalyst enabling reversible complexation-mediated polymerization via energy transfer under white LED irradiation

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1488-1497
DOI: 10.1039/D5PY01228G, Paper

Huirong Li, Chen Zhou, Rui Zhao, Shumin Chen, Danni Tang, Longqiang Xiao, Linxi Hou
Heterogeneous photocatalytic polymerization has emerged as a promising strategy for developing greener reversible complexation-mediated polymerization (RCMP) systems.
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Self-assembly of condensation homopolymers: with application in fractionation

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1498-1506
DOI: 10.1039/D5PY01141H, Paper

Tielei Li, Kaini Yang, Baochen Wang, Yachun Su, Zhengqing Kong, Sanyang Li, Jin Zhu
The self-assembly of condensation homopolymers is reported, presenting a distinct alternative to the conventional regime and showcasing their intriguing self-assembly into primary micelle and compound micelle constructs.
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Lignin-based non-isocyanate polyurethanes by transurethanisation: catalyst selection towards covalent adaptable networks

Polym. Chem., 2026, 17,1475-1487
DOI: 10.1039/D6PY00044D, Paper

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Aline Rebejac, Nathan Wybo, Luc Avérous, Antoine Duval
Lignin-based NIPUs synthesized by transurethanisation form covalent adaptable networks where catalysts can enhance recyclability by limiting side reactions during reprocessing.
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