RSC – Polym. Chem. latest articles- Urea as a Monomer: Synthesis and Characterization of Semi-Aromatic Thermoplastic Non-Isocyanate Polyureas June 25, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00445D, PaperLogan Hessefort, Timothy E. LongNon-isocyanate polyureas offer a safer alternative to traditional polyureas with the avoidance of health and environmental hazards of isocyanate monomers. This manuscript presents a solvent-free melt polycondensation method using bio-sourceable...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryLogan Hessefort
- Thermoresponsive Hydrogels Incorporating Phase-Change Energy Storage Materials for Advanced Thermal Management June 24, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00318K, Review ArticleZhuoni Jiang, Jian Tang, Chaochao Zhang, Yeping Xie, Jinxing ChenWith the rising global energy demand and worsening environmental challenges, the development of efficient energy storage and conversion technologies has become increasingly critical. Combining phase-change materials with thermally responsive hydrogels...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society […]Zhuoni Jiang
- Self-Crosslinking All-Hydrocarbon Polyethylene Thermosets through Intrinsic Benzocyclobutene Cycloaddition June 24, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00516G, PaperJian Zhang, Lei Cui, Yixin Zhang, Yuxing Zhang, Zhongbao JianDespite polyethylene's (PE) inherent thermal stability, its mechanical performance deteriorates above 80 °C, leading to material failure in high-temperature applications or solvents. While commercial cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) technologies—γ-irradiation and peroxide-mediated...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Jian Zhang
- Chemoselective Ring-Opening Copolymerization of δ-Lactone Derived from CO2 and Butadiene via Transesterification to Synthesize Bifunctional Copolyesters June 24, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00367A, PaperJunhao Shen, Lihang Jiang, Wenhui Kong, Zheng Zhou, Nuo Li, Jinbo Zhang, Shaofeng Liu, Zhibo LiCarbon dioxide (CO2) is a versatile and sustainable resource for producing valuable chemicals. The telomerization of CO2 with 1,3-butadiene affords 3-ethylidene-6-vinyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one (EVP), an α,β-unsaturated cyclic ester as a compelling candidate...The content of this RSS […]Junhao Shen
- Hydrophilic and Clickable Poly(oxa)norbornenes for Multivalent Lectin Binding June 23, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00342C, PaperClément Gonnot, Mathieu Scalabrini, Benoit Roubinet, Fabien Boeda, David Deniaud, Ludovic Landemarre, Sébastien G Gouin, Laurent Fontaine, Véronique MontembaultDicarboximide-based poly(oxanorbornenyl azlactone) and poly(norbornenyl azlactone), differing only in the substitution of an oxygen atom for a carbon atom, were obtained by ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP). These well-defined azlactone-functionalized poly(oxa)norbornenes...The content […]Clément Gonnot
- Cellulose Nanocrystals as Stabilizers for Waterborne Fluorescent Non-Isocyanate Polyurethane Latexes June 22, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00341E, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Hsin-Chen Chen, Gilles Sebe, T. Vidil, Lars A. Berglund, Audrey Llevot, Qi Zhou, Henri CramailNon-isocyanate polyurethanes (NIPUs) have significantly greater sustainability than conventional polyurethanes (PUs) by adhering to key principles of green chemistry, particularly […]Hsin-Chen Chen
- Metal-Free Multicomponent Polymerization to Access Polythiophenes from Elemental Sulfur, Dialdehydes, and Imides June 19, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00195A, CommunicationSirui Li, Zihui Jiang, Shuxin Liu, Zeqi Wei, Nan Zheng, Yubin Zheng, Wangze SongPolythiophene has attracted significant interest in recent years due to its distinctive optical properties, excellent thermal stability and favorable solubility. However, its synthesis remains a formidable challenge. Herein, a metal-free...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Sirui Li
- NIR photothermal activation in epoxy/thiol polymerization June 18, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00565E, PaperRania Rejeb, Philibert Lenormand, Didier Gigmes, Frédéric Dumur, Michael Schmitt, Julien Pinaud, Jacques LalevéeEpoxy resins are widely employed due to their mechanical strength, thermal stability etc. A new approach is presented here to activate Epoxy/Thiol systems upon NIR light.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the […]Rania Rejeb
- Ugi five-component polymerization of CO2 and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural derivatives toward the synthesis of functional polyfurans June 18, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00424A, PaperZiliang Wang, Chang Liu, Li Xu, Baixue Li, Jie Liu, Xue Wang, Yusheng QinA green and efficient strategy for synthesizing bio-based polyfurans with mechanical properties and nonconventional fluorescence from CO2 and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural derivatives.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content […]Ziliang Wang
- Creation of polymersomes with changes in the membrane structure via disulfide crosslinking under reductive conditions for controlled gradual cargo release June 17, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00273G, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Tomoya Kojima, Kouichi Asakura, Taisuke BannoThe addition of glutathione facilitated successive disulfide exchange reactions in the polymersome, resulting in the crosslinking of the membrane. This decreased the membrane permeability, enabling the controlled gradual release […]Tomoya Kojima
- Enhancement of the adhesion of polysiloxane-based adhesives through catechol functionalization June 17, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00442J, PaperAzumi Fukuyoshi, Shogo Oshiro, Yuya Seino, Yosuke Uchida, Takashi Aketa, Toshiyuki Ozai, Hideo Nakagawa, Yoshiro KanekoCatechol-functionalized polysiloxane-based adhesives (PDMS-PS-Ph(OH)2) were used to adhere aluminum plates, exhibiting high tensile shear strength (12.7–21.7 MPa) and retaining strong adhesion under impact loads and at high temperatures (180–190 °C).To cite this article before […]Azumi Fukuyoshi
- Preparation and properties of bio-based degradable polybenzoxazines containing dihydrazone-based dynamic bonds June 16, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00363F, PaperAying Wang, Yifen Xu, Wenli Zhao, Jinning Zhang, Fengjun Chen, Zhongxiang Xia, Lidong Zhang, Jing Song, Lixian Yin, Zhi WangA bio-based benzoxazine resin with balanced performance was synthesized based on a “rigid conjugated dynamic dihydrazone bond + bio-based synergy” strategy.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use […]Aying Wang
- Cationic porous organic polymers for selective adsorption in gas and liquid phases June 16, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00330J, PaperPinpin Wang, Kai Zhang, Ran Chen, Yan Lu, Feng Li, Tingting Sun, Xinli Song, Xinyu Li, Liping CaoTwo cationic porous organic polymer materials (CTN-POPs) were prepared via the Zincke reaction. CTN-POPs exhibited selective adsorption capabilities for carbon dioxide, dyes, and drugs in both gas and liquid phases.To cite this […]Pinpin Wang
- Lab safety alert: a real case of isocyanate exposure June 15, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, 16,2905-2909DOI: 10.1039/D5PY90051D, EditorialAkshaya Maria Prasad, Gabriel Perli, Marta Ximenis, Ainara Tejero, Agurtzane Mugica, Lucas Polo Fonseca, Ainara Sangroniz, Fernando Vidal, Haritz SardonA real-world laboratory accident highlights underestimated dermal risks posed by reactive isocyanates. First-aid actions and essential safety insights are shared to reinforce best laboratory safety practices.The content of this RSS Feed […]Akshaya Maria Prasad
- Preparation of a biomass-derived imine hardener, biobased epoxy thermoset and their coating on cellulose nanofiber film for high-performance and energy-harvesting applications June 12, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00456J, PaperBijender Kumar, Muhammad Latif, Samia Adil, Jaehwan KimThe design of biobased epoxy-cellulose nanofiber (CNF) films is highly sought after in the scientific community and industry sector due to superior comprehensive properties.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this […]Bijender Kumar
- Tuning the properties of polysulfides using functionalised cardanol crosslinkers June 12, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00478K, PaperMahsaalsadat Rokni, Manon Lambert, Erin M. LeitaoThis study presents the synthesis, characterisation, and property analysis of surface-functionalised polysulfides synthesised via inverse vulcanisation of elemental sulfur with cardanol and its silane-functionalised derivatives.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this […]Mahsaalsadat Rokni
- Pd-initiated C1 polymerization of diazoacetates with hydroxy-protected sugar substituents: syntheses of a new type of protected sugar-containing C1 polymer (C1 glycopolymer) June 11, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00374A, PaperHiroaki Shimomoto, Kaito Murakami, Minami Toratani, Miho Kudo, Tomomichi Itoh, Eiji IharaDiazoacetates with a series of protected sugar units can be polymerized to afford C1 polymers with densely packed protected sugar units.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of […]Hiroaki Shimomoto
- Mechanically robust but dynamic elastomers as functional coatings based on dynamic covalent bonds and multiple noncovalent interactions June 11, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00495K, PaperXiao Yang, Dianteng Zhao, Yichen Huang, Xinyun Li, Bo Zheng, Lingyan GaoA mechanically robust but dynamic elastomer was designed as a functional coating to achieve enhanced mechanical performance and antimicrobial activity.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this […]Xiao Yang
- Dual-responsive amphiphilic cysteine block copolypeptide: self-assembled vesicles for dye encapsulation and photo-triggered release June 11, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00432B, PaperJoy Das, Priyanka Dinda, Ambuz Basak, Mahammad Anas, Sunetra Karmakar, Tarun K. MandalThis work describes the synthesis of a dual-responsive amphiphilic block copolypeptide exhibiting both thermo- and photo-responsiveness in water. Encapsulated dye in self-assembled copolypeptide vesicles can be released by photoirradiation.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, […]Joy Das
- Furfural-derived 5-alkoxy-2(5H)-furanones as cationically copolymerizable cyclic hemiacetal esters June 10, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00255A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Naoki Higashibata, Sadahito Aoshima, Arihiro KanazawaFurfural-derived cyclic hemiacetal esters did not undergo cationic homopolymerization, while cationic copolymerization with oxiranes and terpolymerization with vinyl ethers and oxiranes successfully proceeded to yield acidically degradable polymers.To cite […]Naoki Higashibata
- Urea as a Monomer: Synthesis and Characterization of Semi-Aromatic Thermoplastic Non-Isocyanate Polyureas June 25, 2025
