RSC – Polym. Chem. latest articles- Smart Polymers for 3D Printing Applications: Current Status and Future Outlook Tháng 9 16, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00741K, Review ArticleNishikanta Singh, Priyank Sinha, Durgesh Kumar Sinha, Sanjib BanerjeeStimuli-responsive smart polymers have attracted substantial attention for their ability to undergo reversible physicochemical changes in response to external stimuli such as temperature, pH, light, magnetic fields, and biochemical cues....The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Nishikanta Singh
- Synergistic engineering of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) architecture and stereomicrostructure achieves enhanced material properties Tháng 9 16, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00691K, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Maëlle Thérèse T Gace, Ethan C. Quinn, Fateme Shariatikia, Jorge L. Olmedo-Martínez, Shu Xu, Alejandro J. Muller, Eugene Y.-X. ChenChemically engineering stereomicrostructures of biodegrdable poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (P3HB) has shown to be an effective approach to […]Maëlle Thérèse T Gace
- Recent advances on the well-controlled synthesis of poly(vinyl ether)s via cationic polymerization Tháng 9 15, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00799B, Review ArticleShengpeng Yao, Liangyu Chen, Shaofei SongThis review summarizes recent progress in the controlled cationic polymerization of vinyl ethers, enabling the synthesis of isotactic poly(vinyl ether)s (PVEs) with controlled molecular weights. By addressing challenges such as...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryShengpeng Yao
- A simple cocatalyst modification approach for tuning polyolefin branching: halogenated MAO in nickel-catalyzed ethylene polymerization Tháng 9 10, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00765H, PaperYu Jia, Nao Harada, Toru Wada, Yuushou Nakayama, Takeshi Shiono, Ryo TanakaWe found that halogenated MAO is effective for reducing the branching in nickel-catalyzed ethylene polymerization. For halogenation, strongly Lewis-acidic BCl3 is necessary as a halogen source.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form […]Yu Jia
- Cyclic grafted polymers: synthesis, properties and biomedical applications Tháng 9 9, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00764J, Review ArticleCarlo Andrea Pagnacco, Fabienne Barroso-BujansCyclic grafted polymers, with ring-shaped backbones densely functionalized by side chains, offer unique structures and tunable properties. This review discusses their synthesis, structural features, and potential in biomedical applications.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The […]Carlo Andrea Pagnacco
- Direct Chromophore Integration into Polymer Backbones via Rhodanine-Isocyanide Step-Growth Chemistry Tháng 9 9, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00297D, CommunicationAnne Fernando Pulle, Hendrik Frisch, Bryan T. TutenThe precise spatiotemporal control of light-gated reactions makes photodegradable polymers highly attractive for designing materials that disintegrate on demand. Most synthetic strategies for incorporating photodegradable moieties into polymer backbones rely...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryAnne Fernando Pulle
- Dual silicon side chain modification of one-component polysulfide adhesives for excellent mechanical properties and solvent resistance Tháng 9 9, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00665A, PaperXu Han, Le Chang, Zeqian Wang, Xinfang Zhang, Feng LiuThe CO groups in BSU provide more active sites solving the problem of some reduction in initial mechanical properties. Meanwhile, the dual silicon side chains increase the silicon content improving solvent resistance and interfacial interaction.To cite this article before page […]Xu Han
- Synthesis and property of highly-durable Poly(fluorene-alt-tetrafluorophenylene) anion-conducting membranes with cyclic ammoniums Tháng 9 9, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00628G, PaperShoji Miyanishi, Takeo YamaguchiThe alkaline durability of anion exchange membranes is essential for the long-term operation of anion exchange membrane water electrolyzers and fuel cells. In this study, we investigated the alkaline durability...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryShoji Miyanishi
- Tailoring side chains of dithienophthalimide-based non-halogenated polymer donors to enhance the efficiency of polymer solar cells Tháng 9 9, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00772K, PaperXin Lin, Chunyan Li, Zixuan Lai, Wen Wang, Hongyu Zhen, Qidan LingDPI-based non-halogenated polymer donors were successfully developed. Our study demonstrated that tailoring the side chain of donors could optimize crystallinity, aggregation and miscibility for developing high-performance non-halogenated donors.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the […]Xin Lin
- Designing catechol-poly(ethylene terephthalate) as a depolymerizable adhesive for PET packaging Tháng 9 8, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00401B, PaperTan Nguyen, Corey Chiu, William Renter, Ferley Orozco, Paul F. Egan, Samantha L. Kristufek2,3-Dihydroxyterephthalate, a catechol-functionalized derivative of the conventional poly(ethylene terephthalate) monomer, was converted into a reactive monomer that polymerized into polyesters that exhibit adhesive properties. The monomer synthesis required two steps...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Tan Nguyen
- Engineering polysulfoniums for enhanced antibacterial activity with extremely minimal hemolysis Tháng 9 7, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00613A, PaperDongze Li, Yiyu Gong, Guojing Zhang, Yao Wang, Jing SunRational design of sulfonium-based polypeptoids via optimization of structural parameters yields potent antimicrobials against drug-resistant bacteria with enhanced stability, rapid bactericidal efficacy and biofilm disrupting ability.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation […]Dongze Li
- Novel high molecular weight aliphatic polyamide 3X based on 1,3-propanediamine: synthesis and side reaction mechanism Tháng 9 5, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00365B, PaperRunde Zhao, Ruishu Zhu, Hongmei Hu, Jianyong Yu, Yong He, Xueli WangNovel aliphatic polyamides (PA3X) based on 1,3-propanediamine were prepared via melt polymerization and solid-state polymerization. PA312 achieved the highest molecular weight (Mn = 26 kg mol−1, Mw = 71 kg mol−1, and PDI = 2.6).To cite this article […]Runde Zhao
- A redox-responsive AIE-active supramolecular polymer constructed by noncovalent and dynamic covalent bonds Tháng 9 4, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00723B, PaperYan Zhang, Qicheng Li, Yan Dong, Linlin Liu, Yuzhen Wang, Hui LiA redox-responsive AIE-active supramolecular polymer was constructed by noncovalent and dynamic covalent bonds.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 […]Yan Zhang
- One-pot route to aryl halide/sulfur/olefin terpolymers via sequential crosslinking by radical-initiated aryl halide-sulfur polymerization, inverse vulcanization, and sulfenyl chloride formation Tháng 9 3, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00548E, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Nawoda L. Kapuge Dona, Rhett C. SmithSequential crosslinking steps convert industrial waste sulfur into versatile high-sulfur content materials (HSMs), each with distinct properties, providing a tunable platform for advanced material development.To cite this article […]Nawoda L. Kapuge Dona
- Endowing phenolic formaldehyde resin with sustainability: why and how? Tháng 9 1, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00792E, MinireviewXinyao Jiang, Bing Zhu, Shahid Hussain, Maiyong ZhuThis review summarizes various strategies to make phenolic formaldehyde resin sustainable, including process improvements, substituting with green raw resources, establishing dynamic covalent bonds, and recycling into various functional materials.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of […]Xinyao Jiang
- A defective polymer carbon nitride with expanding π-electron domains for efficient photocatalytic H2 evolution Tháng 9 1, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00745C, PaperYujie Liang, Lina Wu, Lei Zeng, Yabin JiangA polymeric carbon nitride with π-electron rich domains (benzene rings) and nitrogen vacancies was successfully synthesized, and it exhibited an excellent photocatalytic hydrogen evolution rate.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of […]Yujie Liang
- Towards the valorization of poly(acrylic acid) waste: organophotoredox-catalyzed decarboxylative fluorination Tháng 8 31, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00774G, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Pankti Shabd Mehta, Max B. Levy, Robert M. O'Dea, Thomas H. Epps, Mary P. WatsonUse of riboflavin as a sustainable and economical organophotocatalyst enables the photoredox-catalyzed decarboxylative functionalization of a superabsorbent polymer component, poly(acrylic […]Pankti Shabd Mehta
- Selective copolymerization of CS2 and oxetane to synthesize poly(ether–thioether–carbonate) Tháng 8 28, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00607D, PaperGuofei Feng, Yanni Xia, Chengjian Zhang, Xinghong ZhangOrganocatalytic synthesis of poly(ether–thioether–carbonate) from CS2 and oxetane provides tunable ether/thioether/carbonate linkages via regulated oxygen/sulfur exchange reaction for functional rubber precursors.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Guofei Feng
- Recent advances in viologen-based polymers and their photocatalytic applications Tháng 8 27, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, 16,3995-4008DOI: 10.1039/D5PY00733J, MinireviewMadasamy Kanagaraj, Aathilingam Vijayaprabhakaran, Murugavel KathiresanIn this review, we discuss about the recent developments in viologen-based polymers, which have garnered significant attention in photocatalysis, with promising applications in other areas as well.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryMadasamy Kanagaraj
- Facile synthesis and properties of thioamide-containing polymers Tháng 8 26, 2025Polym. Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY00737B, PaperHongqing Zhang, Huazhang Wang, Longgang Xia, Xinghao Du, Chun FengA facile and efficient strategy to prepare thioamide-containing polymers in a controlled fashion is developed. The thionation could endow polymers with more pronounced metal-ion-dependent solution behavior and stronger Au/Ag/Hg-coordinating capacity.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the […]Hongqing Zhang
- Smart Polymers for 3D Printing Applications: Current Status and Future Outlook Tháng 9 16, 2025
