RSC – Polym. Chem. latest articles- Fabrication of Dynamically Cross-Linked Polyethylene with Boronate Ester Bonds via Thiol-Ene Click Reaction: Thermal Stability and Reprocessability Tháng 5 19, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00327C, PaperTianhao Nan, Yuxin Liang, Guangbi Gong, Bo Liu, Dongmei CuiCross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) is one of the most widely used thermosetting plastics today, valued for its excellent properties that enable broad applications. However, its permanently cross-linked three-dimensional structure makes it...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Tianhao Nan
- DL-Methionine-mediated radical-promoted cationic polymerization enabling the polymerization of allyl ethers Tháng 5 19, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00281A, PaperQi Feng, Liyao Shi, Yanhua Zhang, Shilong Liu, Lumin Yang, Junqing Jiang, Yanwu ZhangAllyl ethers typically exhibit low conversion in free-radical polymerization (FRP) or afford poor control in cationic polymerization. We developed a DL-methionine (DL-Met)-mediated free-radical-promoted cationic polymerization (FRPCP) to circumvent these limitations....The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Qi Feng
- Mild-Temperature Self-Healing Bio-Based Polyurethane Film Enabled by Dual Dynamic Covalent Bonds and Segmental Design Tháng 5 19, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00322B, PaperYingcheng Han, Dingchuan Zhang, Junjiang Li, Yulei Qi, Zixuan Tao, Hang Yin, Panfang LuThis study successfully developed a bio-based polyurethane (PU-S-D) film that combines high mechanical strength with excellent mild-temperature self-healing properties. The material was prepared by pre-polymerizing castor oil with isophorone diisocyanate...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Yingcheng Han
- Facile upcycling of poly (bisphenol A carbonate) via dynamic covalently cross-linking networks Tháng 5 19, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00429F, PaperZeeshan Haider, Xiongbiao Xue, Xinliang Guo, Yufeng Song, Huan Yang, Yu Li, Xinli JingPoly (bisphenol A carbonate, PC) is a high-value engineering plastic with outstanding mechanical properties. With its rapidly growing consumption, the reuse and upcycling of PC become more and more attractive....The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Zeeshan Haider
- Cellodextrin phosphorylase-catalyzed enzymatic polymerization from primers modified on poly(γ-glutamic acid) for the synthesis of moderate-molecular-weight celluloses Tháng 5 18, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00348F, PaperKousuke Ohba, Mimi Tokunaga, Tao Takagaki, Masayasu Totani, Jun-ichi KadokawaCellulose is an abundant natural polysaccharide composed of β(1→4)-linked repeating glucose units and is known to have a high molecular weight (MW). Although synthetic cellulose with a well-defined structure can...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Kousuke Ohba
- Dynamic exchange in vinylogous urethane vitrimers: computational and experimental approaches to screen structure–property relationships of dynamic bonds Tháng 5 18, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00217J, PaperJacopo Teotonico, Fernando Ruipérez, Nicholas BallardComputational and experimental screening of vinylogous urethane vitrimers reveals how substituents tune dynamic bond exchange. DFT is combined with NMR experiments to link molecular structure to stress relaxation, enabling tailored performance.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of […]Jacopo Teotonico
- Rational design and synthesis of imine linked Porous organic polymers: A bi-faceted approach towards customizing the acid-base properties for heterogeneous catalysis Tháng 5 18, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00382F, PaperP. S. Nandamol, K S Sreelakshmi, Mintu PorelPorous organic polymers, have gained significant attention due to their structural characteristics. Here is an investigation on the catalytic potential of POPs as heterogeneous, bifunctional catalysts for the catalytic synthesis...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryP. S. Nandamol
- Influence of the Nature of the Lewis Acid on the AROP of Epoxides Initiated by 2,5-Diketopiperazine Tháng 5 17, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00266H, PaperValentin Puchelle, Sylvie Noinville, Philippe Guegan, Nicolas IllyThe anionic ring-opening polymerization (AROP) of tert-butyl glycidyl ether (tBuGE) initiated by 2,5-diketopiperazines (DKPs) was systematically investigated, with emphasis on the influence of Lewis acid nature on polymerization control and...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryValentin Puchelle
- Synthesis of a BC6 polymer via cyclotrimerization of alkynylborane and its application as a heterogeneous Lewis acid catalyst Tháng 5 15, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00177G, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Naoki Takahashi, Kentaro Ohkura, Yuta NishinaWe report the synthesis of a BC6 polymer via alkyne cyclotrimerization. The polymer acts as a recyclable catalyst and shows higher catalytic activity than small-molecule analogues due to its […]Naoki Takahashi
- Vinylbenzenesulfonyl fluoride (VBSF) based binary, ternary copolymer and selective post-polymerization modification via SuFEx click chemistry Tháng 5 14, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00250A, PaperMeng Li, Ping Song, Shuiyuan Zhang, Xi Yan, Hui Shao, Hai-Chao Xu, Saihu LiaoRestricted by functional group compatibility and monomer synthesis, functional polymers are difficult to polymerize directly, while post-polymerization modification (PPM) provides an efficient synthetic approach. Accordingly, efficient and selective orthogonal PPM...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Meng Li
- A Complementary DSC-NMR Methodology for Elucidating Isocyanurate Formation Pathways in Polyurethanes Tháng 5 14, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00370B, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Ashok Ramakrishnan, Tobias Wagener, Oliver Welz, Berend Eling, Željko TomovićPolyurethanes (PU) are a versatile class of polymers whose properties can be tuned through chemical composition and network structure. Among these materials, rigid PU foams, […]Ashok Ramakrishnan
- C2-symmetric H-Bonding Benzene Core Motif Promotes Rapid Growth of Long Supramolecular Fibers from Amphiphilic Polymers Tháng 5 14, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00073H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Sebastian Staedter, Hesam Makki, Ulrich Mansfeld, Stephanie Hoeppener, Albena Lederer, Johannes Christopher BrendelStrong hydrogen bonds are key non‑covalent interactions that direct molecules into ordered supramolecular assemblies. C3‑symmetric benzene derivatives are a widely used motif […]Sebastian Staedter
- A new class of bio-elastomers based on β-myrcene and a glycomonomer: their application in sustainable adhesives Tháng 5 14, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5PY01149C, PaperTuhin Subhra Pal, Uddhab Kalita, Suman Pradhan, Koushik Bhattacharya, Nikhil K. SinghaA new class of bio-elastomers was synthesized via emulsion copolymerization of β-myrcene and a glucose-based methacrylate glycomonomer, yielding biocompatible adhesives with enhanced performance through hydrolysis.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of […]Tuhin Subhra Pal
- Defining Alternating Sequences in Polyurethanes: Sequence-Controlled Photo-Degradation in Step Polymerization Tháng 5 14, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00409A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Xaver Kneidl, Johannes Reeb-Begic, Tongtong Cui, Patrick Theato, Yosuke AkaeProgrammable degradation is an important functionality for sustainable polymer materials; however, in conventional step polymerization of AA and BB type monomers, polymer sequence itself has […]Xaver Kneidl
- Synergistic short and long spacer fluorinated chain extenders for low refractive index waterborne polyurethane acrylate coatings Tháng 5 12, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00273K, PaperHaoxin Jing, Yuchao Yang, Lei Yang, Yupeng Zhang, Caiping Ma, Jianbing Wu, Baojun Wang, Yao Xu, Lixia LingSynergistic incorporation of short spacer F-DEOA and long flexible spacer F-PETMP enables constraint release of fluorinated side chains, achieving low refractive index and high hydrophobicity in waterborne UV-curable polyurethane acrylate coatings.To cite […]Haoxin Jing
- Pyrrolidinium-based Gel Composites for Reprocessable, Flame-Retardant Electrolytes Tháng 5 12, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00098C, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Haobo Hong, Tshepiso L. Tema, Redoy Gazi Shuvo, Harald Rupp, Stephanie Krüger, Zviadi Katcharava, Anja Marinow, Wolfgang H. BinderFlame retardant and reprocessable gel composites composed of a pyrrolidinium-based poly(ionic liquid) were successfully prepared by […]Haobo Hong
- Biomass-derived photocatalysts for photocatalytic atom transfer radical polymerization Tháng 5 12, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00261G, PaperXiaoyu Guo, Xinrang Wang, Chen Wang, Zhuo Dang, Jiquan Liu, Lin LeiA novel bio-derived carbon photocatalyst (γ-CCD-r) enables controlled photo-ATRP under O2 and visible light, yielding defined polymers with high recyclability, and was combined with heterogeneous catalyst and ATRPP to prepare polymer microspheres.To cite this article before page numbers […]Xiaoyu Guo
- Programmable topological regulation of hierarchically organized crosslinked epoxy thermosets for improved dielectric and thermal properties Tháng 5 11, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00204H, PaperYiliang Gao, Lijia Liu, Wenchao Jiang, Longkai Jiao, Yawen Liu, Chao Wang, Chunhong Zhang, Yudan WangA first-of-its-kind vinyl-functionalized active ester–epoxy system allows programmable regulation of a hierarchically organized crosslinked network, resulting in enhanced thermal robustness and low dielectric loss.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the […]Yiliang Gao
- Crown ether-based supramolecular elastomers exhibiting reversible and abundant shape programming Tháng 5 11, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6PY00092D, PaperXinyi Quan, Rui Hu, Xiaohe Zhou, Qingyun Li, Xiaofan JiHerein, thermo-responsive supramolecular elastomers were prepared through crown ether-based host–guest interactions, which showed abundant and reversible deformability and were applied in flexible robotic systems.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content […]Xinyi Quan
- Correction: Near-instantaneous volumetric printing of complex scaffolds comprised of tough PEG-based hydrogels Tháng 5 11, 2026Polym. Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6PY90059C, Correction Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Mahsa Ebrahimi, Ulrike Arickx, Mariana Arreguín-Campos, Quinten Thijssen, Antonio Jaén Ortega, Mugdha M. Joglekar, Ruth Cardinaels, Sandra Van Vlierberghe, Lorenzo Moroni, Matthew B. Baker, Louis M. PitetTo cite this article before page numbers are […]Mahsa Ebrahimi
- Fabrication of Dynamically Cross-Linked Polyethylene with Boronate Ester Bonds via Thiol-Ene Click Reaction: Thermal Stability and Reprocessability Tháng 5 19, 2026
