RSC – Polym. Chem. latest articles- Wet oxidation of polyethylene under elevated oxygen pressure: revisiting product selectivity June 25, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00349D, PaperVadim Zefirov, Polina S Kazaryan, Svetlana V Stakhanova, Elizaveta V Shmakova, Alexander V Dudkin, Ivan A. Godovikov, Elena Kharitonova, Marat Gallyamov, Alexei R. KhokhlovWet oxidative upcycling of polyethylene is commonly discussed in terms of dicarboxylic-acid formation, yet the parameters of catalyst-free aqueous oxidation that ensure product selectivity remain poorly […]Vadim Zefirov
- Rare earth metal ammonium tris(phenolate) catalysts for industrial poly(lactic acid) production June 25, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00368K, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Strachan N. McCormick, Gerrit Gobius du Sart, Wilko de Lang, Matthew D. Jones, Matthew G. DavidsonIn a kg-scale benchmarking study, zwitterionic rare earth (La, Y) ammonium tris(phenolate)s exhibit robustness and high catalytic activity suitable […]Strachan N. McCormick
- Synthesis of Block Poly(carbonate-ether) Diol via Chain Transfer Copolymerization June 25, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00550K, CommunicationLiqiang Gan, Xinyu Liu, Xiaohan Cao, Chengjian Zhang, Xinghong ZhangPolycarbonate polyol is highly desired for making high-performance polyurethanes. This work reports a highly effective synthesis of a block diol with poly(carbonate-ether) and polyether blocks from the partially alternating copolymerization...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Liqiang Gan
- Engineering bio-based eutectogels from casein via 3D printing June 25, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00380J, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Sebastián Locatelli, Gisela C. Luque, Ludmila I. Ronco, Oihane Varela, Xabier López de Pariza, David Mecerreyes, Roque J. Minari3D-printable bio-based eutectogels composed of casein and natural deep eutectic solvent with high ionic conductivity and […]Sebastián Locatelli
- Deciphering the chain propagation mechanism in regioselective polymerization via alkene difunctionalization June 25, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00565A, PaperR S Malavika, Rositha KuniyilDFT calculations decode the competing chain propagation pathways, uncovering the electronic and steric origins of regioselectivity in the Nickel catalysed polymerisation via alkene difunctionalisation.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]R S Malavika
- Recycling Post-Consumer Polyesters Bottles and Fabrics to Photocurable Covalent Adaptable networks June 25, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00244G, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Sathiyaraj Subramaniyan, Amro Hindi, Federico Guerrero-Ruiz, Minna HakkarainenRecycling aromatic polyester waste into UV curable covalent adaptable networks (CANs) offers a promising pathway toward more circular materials. Here, we present a straightforward strategy to convert […]Sathiyaraj Subramaniyan
- Redox-Regulated Fusion and Fission of Se/Te-Containing Polymer Assemblies for Compartmentalized Reactions June 22, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00513F, PaperZhuoxin Ge, Muqing Cao, Huaping XuThe fusion and fission of cellular membranes are fundamental dynamic processes in living systems, the precise regulation of which largely depends on the redox microenvironment. Constructing biomimetic model systems capable...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryZhuoxin Ge
- Thermoresponsive Fluorescent Polymers: Influence of Size, Composition, and Architecture June 22, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00425C, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Konpal Raheja, Sophia Beilharz, Ajitesh Lalam, Md Bablu Hasan, Divita Mathur, Metin KarayilanThermoresponsive fluorescent polymers (TFPs) provide a versatile platform for optical temperature sensing by coupling phase transitions with changes in fluorescence. Here, we […]Konpal Raheja
- Three-step synthesis of a condensation polymer incorporating natural PHB fragments: structural and physicochemical characterization June 18, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00492J, PaperPaweł Chaber, Paweł Gnida, Sebastian Jurczyk, Katarzyna Jelonek, Marta Musioł, Silke Andrä-Żmuda, Grażyna AdamusIntroducing short-chain comonomer units into PHB reduces crystallinity and improves thermal properties.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 […]Paweł Chaber
- Side-Group Effect of Poly(ε-caprolactone)-Based Polyurethane on Thermal, Surface-Wetting and Mechanical Properties June 17, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00297H, PaperZhuoyi He, Benshun Huang, Kangyu Zhou, Jiayi Luo, Xi Yang, Zhen Wang, Limin Ji, Yujun Chen, Jian Chen, Yan Cao, Yougen ChenTo effectively optimize the physicochemical properties of polyurethanes for practical applications, we have designed and synthesized a series of poly(ε-caprolactone)-based polyurethanes (PCL-based PUs) functionalized with five different side […]Zhuoyi He
- Tunable dynamic covalent networks from mechanochemical depolymerization of post-consumer aliphatic polyesters June 17, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00436A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Morgan E. Skala, Qian Ye, Ana Paula Kitos Vasconcelos, Katie A. Polich, Sridevi Narayan-Sarathy, Matthew R. GolderBall mill grinding enables the sustainable aminolysis of PLA, PHBH, and an aliphatic polyester-based multilayer film packaging. Esterification […]Morgan E. Skala
- Solid-state photoisomerization activating topology-mediated photoluminescence in a two-dimensional woven polymer June 17, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00500D, PaperJiawei Duan, Zhengbo Zhong, Yuhao Mi, Pengyu Guo, Zihe Xu, Junwei Zhang, Zhangkai Chen, Tianhui Ren, Zhipeng LiPhotoisomerization activates PL in a two-dimensional woven polymer. Its topology drives lattice reorganization, weakening π–π and quenching. Reversible PL switching for optical storage and light-responsive devices.To cite this article before page numbers […]Jiawei Duan
- Borane Lewis pair-mediated ring-opening polymerization of epoxides: direct access to α-acyl azide/ω-hydroxyl heterotelechelic polyethers and latent isocyanate-derived polyurethane June 16, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00404K, PaperXianhao Xin, Wenyan Wang, Hua-an Wang, Wu Gao, Xinhui Kou, Chuanli Ren, Xiaowu WangBorane Lewis pair-mediated ROP of epoxides at 25 °C affords α-acyl azide/ω-hydroxyl heterotelechelic polyethers, which undergo Curtius rearrangement and self-polyaddition to yield latent-isocyanate-derived polyurethanes.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form […]Xianhao Xin
- UV-curable 3D printing of polydimethylsiloxane elastomers for medical application June 16, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00437G, Review ArticleYing Ren, Biao Lv, Junru Yao, Xiaodong Liu, Rong Zhao, Qiang Fu, Yang Gao, Youyi SunUV-curable 3D printing polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) elastomers has attracted increasing attention due to their exceptional high-temperature resistance, stable chemical properties, and biocompatibility, making them suitable for a wide range of applications...The content of this […]Ying Ren
- Dual-dynamic Crosslinked Polyurethanes with Synergistic Mechanical Reinforcement, Self-Healing, Recycling and Photoluminescence June 16, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00329J, PaperHaiyan Mao, Qi Zhou, Zhi Yu, Chenghui Zheng, Huanling Wu, Ling LinSelf-healing polyurethanes that integrate robust mechanical properties with stimuli-responsive functionalities represent a frontier in advanced material design. However, achieving synergistic enhancement of mechanical strength, rapid self-repair, and additional optical properties...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Haiyan Mao
- In situ reductive polymerization of bio-based α-lipoamides toward functional poly(β-hydroxy thioether)s June 15, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00464D, PaperZhengrong Zhang, Linlin Wang, Lei LiBio-based cyclic disulfide α-lipoamide monomers undergo in situ reductive step-growth polymerization to yield structurally diverse poly(β-hydroxy thioether)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 ChemistryZhengrong Zhang
- On-demand degradable thiol-maleimide PEG hydrogels as abrasion-free adhesives June 15, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00263C, PaperWachara Benchaphanthawee, Hui-Hui Yeo, Hung-Hsun Lu, Man-Hsuan Ku, Fu-Sheng Wang, Jian-Hua Lin, Yi-Ching Hung, Wei-Wen Liu, Hao-Chieh Chiu, Chi-How PengWe have synthesized on-demand degradable hydrogels that firmly attach to porcine skin and are easily removed by using L-cysteine solution.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the […]Wachara Benchaphanthawee
- Integrated design of high-performance, recyclable, and antibacterial 3D-printing photopolymers from tannic acid June 15, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00311G, PaperYuxuan Que, Hang Zhou, Tianyi Tang, Xuehan Chen, Ying Li, Yi Tan, Zhengchun Cai, Yuanyuan Jiang, Jianfeng Yao, Ping Zhao, Chengguo LiuA biobased, chemically recyclable, and intrinsically antibacterial photo-curable resin was developed employing tannic acid as a rigid, multifunctional structural block.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, […]Yuxuan Que
- Post-polymerisation functionalisation of conjugated polymers: oligoether side-chain length governs exciton lifetime and dissociation for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution June 11, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00347H, PaperYidong Deng, Guoqing Tian, Rong Fan, Ningning Wang, Mingming Liu, Po Sun, Hua SunThis work demonstrates that oligoethylene glycol side-chain length on F8BT directly governs exciton lifetime and dipole moment, thereby systematically tuning photocatalytic hydrogen evolution performance.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form […]Yidong Deng
- From trees to 3D printing: “all-wood” photopolymer composites based on bisguiacol-F-diacrylate and methacrylated pinewood flour for digital light processing (DLP) June 10, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00486E, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Ettore Greco, Nicola Porcelli, Matteo Bergoglio, Niccolò Braidi, Fabrizio Roncaglia, Marco Sangermano, Minna HakkarainenAn all-wood photocurable resin based on lignin-derived monomers were used in 3D printing and Reinforced with methacrylated pinewood flour.To cite this […]Ettore Greco
- Wet oxidation of polyethylene under elevated oxygen pressure: revisiting product selectivity June 25, 2026
