RSC – Polym. Chem. latest articles- Direct Synthesis of Porous Organic Polymers with Protected Ethyne Monomer March 20, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00104A, PaperBo Chen, Xinghua Guo, Yongdong Jin, Chuanqin Xia, Degao WangConventional approaches for the synthesis of porous organic polymers (POPs) typically rely on alkynyl-substituted monomers, which are often costly. In contrast, the direct use of ethyne as a building block...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Bo Chen
- Thermoplastic Solid-State Polymer Electrolytes Based on Linear B-A-B Tri-block Copolymers March 20, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00227G, PaperXiaohang Wang, Yingxue Wang, Shengxiao Zhang, Zhengfeng Ma, Keling HuConventional liquid electrolytes in lithium-ion batteries suffer from safety concerns such as leakage, flammability, and lithium dendrite growth. To address these issues, microphase-separable linear B–A–B tri-block copolymers (PMMAn–b–PPEGMAm–b–PMMAn) were designed...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Xiaohang Wang
- Exploring thiol–ene and thiol–methacrylate reactions in the production of renewable materials from methacrylated eugenol March 20, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00140H, PaperGabriel Iago dos Santos, Caroline Gaglieri, Fernanda Barreto dos Santos, Sabrina Moises Moreno, Gilbert BannachMethacrylated 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.To cite this article before page numbers are […]Gabriel Iago dos Santos
- Synergistic molecular design of key components to address the performance trade-off challenge in bio-based polyurethanes March 20, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00049E, PaperJun Du, Zhe Mei, Xinyi Shen, Qingcheng Du, Liwei Liao, Shijing Yan, Liying LiangOne-pot synthesis from isosorbide (ISO) and (3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane (APTES) affords a bio-based polyurethane hybrid, representing a novel strategy for sustainable polymers beyond conventional property trade-offs.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form […]Jun Du
- Solution self-assembly of polycarbonate block copolymers containing crystalline side chain March 19, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00105J, PaperChen Liu, Lulu Liu, Jiarui Luan, Zaizai TongSolution 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. However, a comprehensive...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryChen Liu
- Multifunctional conductive hydrogels with low hysteresis and excellent water retention and anti-freezing properties as flexible wearable sensors March 19, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00019C, PaperBinhang Yuan, Ying Yue, Qinxue Wang, Huijing Han, Meiran Xie, Xiaojuan LiaoA multifunctional conductive hydrogel with excellent stretchability, low hysteresis, and outstanding anti-freezing and water retention properties was successfully constructed via the synergy of hydrogen bonding and Li+–O coordination.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the […]Binhang Yuan
- Salinity-Ultrasensitive Hydrogels for High-Performance Salinity Gradient Energy Conversion and Harvesting March 18, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00235H, PaperYang Yang, Xiaocao Yan, Mukaddas Abliz, Xiaoying Zhao, Fang Xu, Yun-Xuan Weng, Hainan GaoSalinity gradient energy is an abundant clean energy source, and its conversion into mechanical energy holds great significance. The development and performance of salinity-ultrasensitive polyzwitterionic hydrogels have been investigated here...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Yang Yang
- Bio-Based Cellulose-Supported Photocatalyst Enabling Reversible Complexation-Mediated Polymerization via Energy Transfer under White LED Irradiation March 16, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY01228G, PaperHuirong Li, Chen Zhou, Rui Zhao, Shumin Chen, Danni Tang, Longqiang Xiao, Linxi HouHeterogeneous photocatalytic polymerization has emerged as a promising strategy for developing greener reversible complexation-mediated polymerization (RCMP) systems. In this study, a bio-based heterogeneous photocatalyst was prepared by anchoring betaine onto...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Huirong Li
- 3-Methylenephthalide Derivatives Enable Vinyl (Co)polymers Degradable via Simultaneous Main-and Side-Chain Cleavage March 16, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00151C, PaperYota Chiba, Shoji Hirabayashi, Yasuhiro KohsakaThe selective cleavage of carbon-carbon bonds remains a fundamental challenge for polymeric materials with carbon backbones, including many vinyl polymers. Herein, we report functional vinyl (co)polymers synthesized from 3methylenephthalide analogs,...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryYota Chiba
- Self-Assembly of a Condensation Homopolymer: With an Application in Fractionation March 16, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY01141H, PaperTielei Li, Kaini Yang, Baochen Wang, Yachun Su, Zhengqing Kong, Sanyang Li, Jin ZhuSelf-assembly constitutes a versatile and important pathway to the emergence of complexity. The conventional wisdom in the polymer regime typically focuses on the utility of either main chain-main chain block...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Tielei Li
- Ring-opening (Co)Polymerization of Macrolactones Catalyzed by a Simple Organoaluminum Complex of MeAl(BHT)2 March 16, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00054A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Rui Han, Zheng Li, Zhibo LiDegradable aliphatic long-chain polyesters (ALCPEs), obtained from the ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of macrolactones (MLs), have emerged as a promising degraddable polymers, as they combine the mechanical and thermal properties […]Rui Han
- Investigation of the dynamic behavior of metallopolymers by combined experimental and theoretical methods March 13, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00053C, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Milena Jäger, Michael Agyemang, Wanja Timm Schulze, Julian Kimmig, Thomas Bätz, Chiara Wondraczek, Stefan Zechel, Alexander Croy, Michael Schmitt, Juergen Popp, Stefanie Gräfe, Martin D. Hager, Ulrich S. SchubertIn this study, we investigate the […]Milena Jäger
- Alkali metal borate conjugated block polyelectrolytes as tuneable mixed ionic-electronic conductors March 13, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00119J, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Sebastian J. Leeming, Samuel Fryer, Georgina L. GregoryAlkali metal borate conjugated block polyelectrolytes show cation-dependent mixed ionic-electronic transport, with p-type electronic transport activated above 1-1.5 V and Li+, Na+, and K+ conductivities responding distinctly […]Sebastian J. Leeming
- Lignin-based Non-Isocyanate Polyurethanes by transurethanisation: catalyst selection towards Covalent Adaptable Networks March 12, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00044D, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Aline Rebejac, Nathan Wybo, Luc Avérous, Antoine DuvalThis work reports the synthesis of lignin-based non-isocyanate polyurethanes (NIPU) via transurethanisation (TU), aiming to develop biobased and recyclable covalent adaptable networks (CANs). A kinetic study of […]Aline Rebejac
- Direct synthesis of fluorinated hyperbranched polyethylenes by chain walking copolymerization March 11, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY01150G, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Peishuai Dai, Naiheng Song, Zhibin YeHyperbranched polyethylenes containing fluorine groups are synthesized via direct Pd–diimine-catalyzed chain walking polymerization.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content […]Peishuai Dai
- Investigating Anisole/Cu(II)-Macroligand-complex Pair to Broaden Solubility Scope and Catalyst Recycling for Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization March 10, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY01106J, PaperRichard Ngulube, Jiancheng Zhou, Huaiyuan Zhu, Zhiwei Fu, Naixu LiThe performance of thermoregulated-phase separable catalysis-based initiators for continuous activator regeneration atom transfer radical polymerization (TPSC-based ICAR ATRP) system depends on the judicious selection of solvents that fully dissolve polymers...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Richard Ngulube
- A computational framework for tuning intra- and intermolecular ductility in polyurethanes March 9, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY01221J, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Chenxi Sheng, Meng Huang, Andrew P. Dove, Linjiang ChenThe design framework of isohexide-based polyurethane.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed […]Chenxi Sheng
- Ultrastrong and high-elongation degradable bio-based hyperbranched epoxy resins and carbon fiber composites March 5, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00076B, PaperXue Wang, Yu Wu, Sufang Chen, Zejun Xu, Yu Jiang, Xudong Chen, Daohong ZhangBio-based hyperbranched epoxy resins (BAFI-n) were synthesized by combining hyperbranched topological networks with rigid–flexible units. The BAFI-n/CF composites exhibited high strength, toughness, elongation at break, and recyclability.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use […]Xue Wang
- Selectively controlled ring-opening copolymerization to chemically recyclable thermoplastic elastomers March 4, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00127K, PaperYun-Cong Ye, Yong-Hong Luo, Min Xie, Qing Cao, Zhongzheng Cai, Jian-Bo ZhuThis one-pot sequence-controlled copolymerization allowed us to prepare a series of triblock thermoplastic elastomers with chemical recyclability.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Yun-Cong Ye
- Epoxide-modulated ring-opening polymerization of β-butyrolactone March 3, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00078A, PaperJun Yang, Tie-Ying Zhang, Xiao-Bing Lu, Ye LiuEpoxides were used to modulate the trimetallic-catalyzed ring-opening polymerization of β-butyrolactone. This study establishes a new and efficient route to produce high-molecular-weight poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) with tailored end-group functionality.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The […]Jun Yang
- Direct Synthesis of Porous Organic Polymers with Protected Ethyne Monomer March 20, 2026
