RSC – Polym. Chem. latest articles- Investigation of C1 Polymerizability of Diazoacetamide: Alternating C1-cyclocopolymerization of Hetero-bis(diazocarbonyl) Compound Bearing Diazoacetate and Diazoacetamide Units January 6, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00890E, PaperHiroaki Shimomoto, Haruki Ichihara, Yuhi Ito, Akihiro Watanabe, Tomomichi Itoh, Eiji IharaThe potential of diazoacetamides as a type of monomers for Pd-initiated C1 polymerization was investigated. Copolymerization of a series of diazoacetamides with ethyl diazoacetate (EDA) proceeded to afford relatively high...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Hiroaki Shimomoto
- An effective strategy to synthesize a novel biodegradable isosorbide-based polycarbonate January 2, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY01100K, PaperWon-Bin Lim, Gang-Young Lee, Jin-Sik Choi, Jae-Ryong Lee, Jin-Gyu Min, Ju-Hong Lee, Ji-Hong Bae, PilHo HuhWe report a solvent-free melt polycondensation strategy for synthesizing a partially biodegradable isosorbide-based polycarbonate (ISB-based PC) incorporating ethylene oxide (EO)-functionalized comonomers.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of […]Won-Bin Lim
- Heat-Resistant Poly(methyl methacrylate) by Modification with Perfluorocyclobutyl Methacrylamide Monomers January 2, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY01014D, PaperGaoyang Du, Yurong Xue, Hemin Zhang, Xiaoyu Huang, Sen Zhang, Guolin LuPoly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) is widely studied for its attractive properties, including good processability, excellent optical characteristics and low cost. Nevertheless, a persistent challenge for PMMA-based materials is their limited thermal...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Gaoyang Du
- Self-assembled nanostructured membranes with an imidazolium-sulfonate betaine group: Ionic columnar liquid crystals on water treatment and CO2 gas separation properties December 31, 2025Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00995B, PaperTakeshi Sakamoto, Kyoya Adachi, Kazushi Imamura, Yu Hoshino, Miaomiao Liu, Shotaro Torii, Hiroyuki Katayama, Takashi KatoIonic liquid crystals have various potential applications enabling selective and effective transportation. Herein, we report the development of a separation membrane prepared by fixing the liquid-crystalline (LC) columnar (Col) nanostructures...The content of this RSS […]Takeshi Sakamoto
- Room-Temperature Suzuki-Miyaura Polycondensation of Aryl Dichloride Monomers Enabled by "Large-but-Flexible" Pd-NHC Precatalysts December 30, 2025Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY01111F, PaperJuan-Juan Feng, Yuman Guo, Qian Song, Ze-Cheng Guo, Feng-Shou LiuDibenzobarrelene-based N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) offer tunable steric and electronic properties, making them attractive ligands for Pd catalysis. Herein, we report a family of "large-but-flexible" Pd-NHC precatalysts that enable roomtemperature Suzuki-Miyaura...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Juan-Juan Feng
- Visible-light-responsive gels with long-lasting functions via combining metallopolymers and coordination solvents with reduced volatilization December 30, 2025Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY01126D, PaperDachuan Zhang, Ni Yang, Yang Zhou, Haomin Yu, Jingning Cao, Minghao Wang, Si WuPhotoresponsive gels exhibit various applications because they can change their structures and properties under the stimulation of light. However, the use of photoresponsive gels is limited by solvent evaporation, which...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Dachuan Zhang
- The Alchemy of Fluorine: α,α-Difluoroacetates Unlocking Regenerable Post-Polymerization Modification December 29, 2025Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00967G, MinireviewRyohei Kakuchi, Koki Kasai, Kiho Matsubara, Hideki AmiiPost-polymerization modification (PPM) has become a pivotal strategy in modern polymer chemistry, enabling the late-stage functionalization of pre-formed polymer backbones. Among the many reactive motifs employed, fluorinated units have played...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryRyohei Kakuchi
- Recent Developments in the Recycling Technologies of Polymeric Plastics December 29, 2025Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY01031D, Review ArticleZhihao Wang, En Fang, Liangyu Chen, Zhiqiang Fan, Shaofei SongPlastics have been indispensable in modern society since their large-scale production commenced in the 1950s. However, their massive accumulation of post-consumption has led to severe environmental pollution. This review summarizes...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society […]Zhihao Wang
- Enhancing the robustness of thiol–thioester covalent adaptable networks through reversible thiol–Michael masking December 23, 2025Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY01081K, PaperAnna Stasiuk, Alexis Millan, Elena Rigo, Mathias Destarac, Marc GuerreCovalent adaptable networks (CANs) offer an appealing alternative to traditional thermosets by combining mechanical robustness with reprocessability through dynamic covalent chemistry. Thiol–thioester CANs are particularly promising, but their reliance on...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Anna Stasiuk
- Recent advances in the synthesis and application of task-specific porous poly(ionic liquid)s for heterogeneous catalysis December 23, 2025Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00974J, Review ArticleYueping Mao, Yingrui Zhu, Lin Zheng, Ruiting Ni, Jianming Pan, Qian Wang, Fu YangThe synthesis methods and catalytic application of poly(ionic liquid)s.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 ChemistryYueping Mao
- Silicone vitrimers prepared by vulcanisation of pendant vinylpolysiloxanes with elemental sulfur December 20, 2025Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY01118C, PaperMahsaalsadat Rokni, Zoran Zujovic, Erin M. LeitaoIn this study, pendant vinyl functionalised polysiloxane oils were converted into dynamic, self healing elastomers after crosslinking with elemental sulfur through vulcanisation.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Mahsaalsadat Rokni
- Synthesis of biomass-based comb-shaped polyesters and their thermal properties December 19, 2025Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY01053E, PaperJia Shen Chew, Nam-Hai Chua, Yuan Yuan, Choon Hong Tan, Atsushi GotoNovel mono glyceryl ethers (MGEs) were synthesized from biomass-based sources and used as diol monomers for synthesizing comb-shaped polyesters.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS […]Jia Shen Chew
- Living polymerization of an amphiphilic, helical aramid diblock copolymer December 18, 2025Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY01096A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Dinh Phuong Trinh Nguyen, Meron Debas, Rafael V. M. Freire, Stefan Salentinig, Andreas F. M. KilbingerWe report herein the living polymerization of an amphiphilic, helical aramid diblock copolymer made possible by the utilization of […]Dinh Phuong Trinh Nguyen
- Metallacycle- and metallacage-based supramolecular polymers: synthesis, characterization, and applications December 17, 2025Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY01114K, Tutorial ReviewXuejiao Song, Zhikai Li, Mingming ZhangThis review highlights structurally precise metallacycle and metallacage based supramolecular polymers, emphasizing their controlled construction, state of the art characterization techniques, and versatile functional applications.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this […]Xuejiao Song
- From spheres to worms to vesicles: kinetic control of nanostructure formation from the same block copolymer December 16, 2025Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY01038A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Juliane Eberhardt, Stephanie Hoeppener, Ulrich Mansfeld, Johannes C. BrendelSelf-assembly of block copolymer P(BA50-PDSA5)-b-PEO125-N3 under variation of solvent composition, polymer concentration, and water addition rate revealed kinetic formation of diverse morphologies and indentified key parameters […]Juliane Eberhardt
- Tunable and wavelength-gated reversible photopolymerization of quinolinone-based telechelic oligomers via [2π + 2π] cycloaddition December 16, 2025Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY01021G, PaperLogan Charton, Richard Remy, Céline CalvinoA quinolinone photoswitch enables nearly-reversible, wavelength-gated photopolymerization and depolymerization of telechelic oligomers. Tuning light wavelength, oxygen level, and concentration precisely modulates polymer growth and cleavage.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS […]Logan Charton
- Upper critical solution temperature (UCST) behavior of pyroglutamate-functionalized non-ionic homopolymers: cosolvency in water/alcohol binary solutions December 16, 2025Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY01098E, PaperPampa Chowdhury, Biswajit Saha, Kamal Bauri, Brent S. Sumerlin, Priyadarsi DeCosolvency-induced UCST response is demonstrated by pyroglutamate-functionalized non-ionic homopolymers in water/alcohol binary systems.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 ChemistryPampa Chowdhury
- Cyclization polymerization of diyne and dimethyl sulfoxide towards poly(m-terphenyl)s December 15, 2025Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY01083G, PaperTianyu Cheng, Jianqing Ding, Die Huang, Jianwen Liu, Jia WangAn efficient, transition-metal-free cyclization polymerization of aromatic diynes using DMSO as both a solvent and a key reactant was developed. Conjugated polyarylenes was synthesized and functionalized as sensors for metal ion detection.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, […]Tianyu Cheng
- AIE-Active Miktoarm Star Polymer Nanoassemblies: Structure-Dependent Self-Assembly and Photoluminescence Behavior December 12, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY01012H, PaperXuehui Liu, Qian Li, Ranran Gao, Qu Wang, Li Wang, Wantai YangMacromolecular architecture control of fluorescent polymers presents an important approach to diverse self-assembled nanostructures and tailored functions. Herein, tetraphenylethylene (TPE) derivatives with different bromopropionate and hydroxyl functionalities were synthesized efficiently....The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Xuehui Liu
- Research progress on the synthesis and modification of bio-based flame-retarding epoxy resins December 11, 2025Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY01058F, Review ArticleXiang Zhang, Yi Yang, Ning Ding, Guoqing Chen, Weijun Yang, Piming MaBio-based feedstocks exhibit considerable potential in the development of flame-retardant epoxy resins, reducing reliance on petroleum-derived counterparts.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed […]Xiang Zhang
- Investigation of C1 Polymerizability of Diazoacetamide: Alternating C1-cyclocopolymerization of Hetero-bis(diazocarbonyl) Compound Bearing Diazoacetate and Diazoacetamide Units January 6, 2026
