RSC – Polym. Chem. latest articles- Soft Block Sulfonated Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) Triblock Copolymer Proton Exchange Membranes† August 3, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00569H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Michael K. Pagels, Ding Tian, Stefan Turan, Chulsung BaeA new synthetic method that generates a middle block sulfonated SEBS proton exchange membrane through partial hydrogenation of polystyrene-b-polybutadiene-b-polystyrene and subsequent thiol-ene click reaction and oxidation. […]Michael K. Pagels
- Block Copolymers from Coordinative Chain Transfer (co)Polymerization (CCT(co)P) of Olefins and 1,3-dienes and Mechanical Properties of the Resulting Thermoplastic Elastomers August 1, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00623F, Review ArticleSamy Alioui, Damien Montarnal, Franck D'Agosto, Christophe BoissonCoordinative chain transfer (co)polymerization (CCT(co)P) is a degenerative chain transfer polymerization mechanism that allows for rapid and efficient chain exchanges between a main group metal/zinc (dormant site) and a transition...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistrySamy Alioui
- Economic Sulfur Conversion to Polythioamides through Multicomponent Polymerizations of Sulfur, Dibromides, and Diamines July 31, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00622H, PaperShuangshuang Xu, Xinwen Fu, Guanfei Yao, Rongrong Hu, Ben Zhong TangPolythioamides, as a new group of sulfur-containing polymer materials with unique optical property and metal coordination ability, have garnered increasing research interests recently, whose cost-effective synthetic approaches with potential scale-up...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society […]Shuangshuang Xu
- The side-arm effect controlled stereodivergent polymerization of 1-butene July 31, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00583C, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Guangyu Zhu, Liang Wang, Wenjie Tao, Hongbin Hou, Guangqiang Xu, Bo Wang, Qinggang WangStereocontrolled synthesis of poly(1-butene) was established by the metallocene catalysts in the field of homogeneous catalysis. However, there are few reports […]Guangyu Zhu
- Impact of the NaClO4/NaPF6 salt ratio on the structure, mechanical and conductive properties of the PEO:(NaClO4)1−x(NaPF6)x solid polymer electrolyte July 30, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00414D, PaperAlexander A. Shindrov, Aleksei V. Utkin, Denis P. Pishchur, Dmitry Z. TsydypylovThe NaClO4/NaPF6 combination improves the mechanical properties of SPE films without loss of conductivity. The composition PEO12.5:(NaClO4)0.5(NaPF6)0.5 has conductivity similar to that of PEO12.5:NaClO4, but the E value is 10 times higher.To cite this article before page numbers […]Alexander A. Shindrov
- A catalytic peptide/hemin complex as an artificial enzyme for RAFT polymerization July 30, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00511F, PaperYao-Yu Jhang, Sheng-Sheng YuArtificial enzymes prepared from short peptides and hemin successfully act as catalysts to initiate RAFT polymerization with good tolerance to sulfur-containing chain transfer agents and temperature changes.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS […]Yao-Yu Jhang
- Preparation of hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber with pendant vinyl groups and its post-functionalization via cross-metathesis July 29, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00609K, PaperManman Jia, Tianxi Li, Zhiwei Yang, Lin Wang, Dongmei YueSide-chain engineering of HNBR enables a balance of key properties and offers a platform for post-functionalization.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society […]Manman Jia
- A multifaceted poly(ionic liquid)-based superabsorbent hydrogel for simultaneous removal of heavy metals and synthetic dyes July 28, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00584A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Patra Haripriya, Kari VijayakrishnaThe synthesized poly(cationic-co-anionic) based hydrogels are very effective in simultaneous removal of dyes (both cationic and anionic dyes) and heavy metals from an aqueous medium.To cite this article before page numbers […]Patra Haripriya
- Enhanced mechano-responsive luminescence in polyurethanes by supramolecular mechanophores based on synergy between quadruple H-bonding and π–π stacking July 28, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00517E, PaperYaxing Tang, Fengmao Liu, Geng Li, Juemin Zhao, Jiaxing Ma, Haonan Lin, Jie Li, Hua WangMechanoresponsive luminescent (MRL) PUs based on supramolecular mechanophores dominated by quadruple H-bonding and π–π stacking achieved dual-channel MRL by IM/IE ratio and wavelength shift with high sensitivity and reversibility.To cite this article before page numbers are […]Yaxing Tang
- Bio-based poly(1,3-trimethyleneglycol-co-lactide) triblock copolymers: a promising platform for biomedical applications July 27, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00594A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Ernesto Tinajero Díaz, Eduard Carles Zamora, Antxon Martínez de IlarduyaBio-based PLA-b-PO3Gn-b-PLA copolymers were synthesized via ROP of L-/rac-lactide using PO3Gn macroinitiators. Their chemical structure, thermal behaviour, and nanoparticle self-assembly into nanoparticles were thoroughly studied.To […]Ernesto Tinajero Díaz
- Troponoid-mediated radical polymerization in aqueous medium July 27, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00620A, PaperI-Hsiang Chang, Ting-Yu Lin, Po-Tsun Lai, Edeline Clarissa Adhidjaja, Chi-How PengTroponoid-mediated radical polymerization has been conducted in aqueous solutions with RDRP characteristics. This technique offers an environmentally friendly approach for synthesizing advanced block copolymers.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The […]I-Hsiang Chang
- Expanding the chemical functionality of levoglucosenone-based monomers for degradable thiol–ene thermosets with high bio-derived content July 24, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00339C, PaperMahesh Prasad Timilsina, Melissa K. Stanfield, Jason A. Smith, Stuart C. ThickettThiol–ene thermosets are prepared from seven different dienes using levoglucosenol as a functional scaffold, affording polymers with a high fraction of bio-based carbon. Tuneable thermal, mechanical and degradation properties are shown.To cite this article before page numbers are […]Mahesh Prasad Timilsina
- Stereogenic-at-silicon hybrid conjugated polymers July 24, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00405E, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Qifeng Jiang, Marissa G. Coschigano, Braden A. Mediavilla, Alexandra F. Gittens, Sophia J. Melvin, Rebekka S. KlausenHighly stereoregular conjugated polysilanes were synthesized from well-defined diastereomeric building blocks.To cite this article before page numbers are […]Qifeng Jiang
- Hydrosilylation-derived silicon-containing hydrocarbon-based polymers exhibiting ultralow dielectric losses and high thermal stabilities July 24, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00431D, PaperYuka Azuma, Riku Takahashi, Natsuko Sashi, Kan Hatakeyama-Sato, Yuta Nabae, Ririka Sawada, Shinji Ando, Teruaki HayakawaHydrosilylation-derived polymers combining siloxane and hydrocarbon units exhibit ultralow dielectric losses and outstanding thermal stability up to 110 GHz, offering promising performance for next-generation high-frequency applications.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, […]Yuka Azuma
- Polymeric toroidal assemblies formed from ionic homopolymers with shackling photo-responsive behavior July 23, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00586H, PaperQingqing Yang, Junjun Lv, Jinye Wang, Wei Song, Liang DingMorphologically pure polymeric toroids with uniform and tunable sizes are formed via a UV light-induced shackling isomerization of polyolefin-based homopolymers with pyridinium cation junctions between the main chain and azobenzene pendants.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use […]Qingqing Yang
- Panoramic view of biobased BHMTHF-based polymers July 22, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00544B, MinireviewCornelis Post, Dina Maniar, Rudy Folkersma, Vincent S. D. Voet, Katja LoosBHMTHF, also known as THFDM, is a biobased monomer that is utilized in the synthesis of polyesters and polyurethanes with unique properties. This review highlights the synthesis and structure-property relationship of these interesting polymers.To cite this article before […]Cornelis Post
- Outstanding Reviewers for Polymer Chemistry in 2024 July 20, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, 16,3477-3477DOI: 10.1039/D5PY90087E, EditorialWe would like to take this opportunity to highlight the Outstanding Reviewers for Polymer Chemistry in 2024, as selected by the editorial team for their significant contribution to the journal.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
- Tailoring tetracationic linkers to improve the physical and CO2 gas separation properties of doubly segmented PEEK-ionene + ionic liquid composites July 20, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00467E, PaperSudhir Ravula, Kevin W. Wise, Lyndi Strange, Zihua Zhu, Jennifer Yao, Pravin S. Shinde, David J. Heldebrant, Jason E. BaraIntegrating the features of PEEK with imidazolium ionenes and ionic liquids provides a unique and vast platform for designing new polymeric gas separation membranes with tunable properties for capturing CO2 […]Sudhir Ravula
- Functional fluoropolymers with good low-dielectric properties and high thermostability July 18, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00524H, PaperMaowei Yang, Jiaren Hou, Zhiqiang Wang, Xiao Wu, Xiaopeng Sun, Qixin Zhuang, Jing Sun, Qiang FangTwo fluoromonomers containing benzocyclobutene and fluorobenzene groups were synthesized from an effective method. The monomers were thermally converted to low-dielectric fluoropolymers with high thermostability and good hydrophobicity.To cite this article before page numbers are […]Maowei Yang
- Elemental sulfur utilization: construction of a reprocessable covalent crosslinked polydisulfide with enhanced mechanical properties July 18, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00085H, PaperJi-Yan Chao, Tian-Jun Yue, Xiao-Bing Lu, Wei-Min RenSynthesis of reprocessable covalent crosslinked polydisulfides with enhanced mechanical properties from elemental sulfur and episulfides.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryJi-Yan Chao
- Soft Block Sulfonated Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) Triblock Copolymer Proton Exchange Membranes† August 3, 2025
