Polymers with precisely defined monomeric sequences present an exquisite tool for
controlling material properties by harnessing both the robustness of synthetic polymers and …

Styrenic block copolymers (SBC) have been gaining attention as a specialty material in
elastomer and composite industries over an extended period. Its unique segmental …

The properties of a polymer are known to be intrinsically related to its molecular weight
distribution (MWD); however, previous methodologies of MWD control do not use a design …

The breadth and the shape of molecular weight distributions can significantly influence
fundamental polymer properties that are critical for various applications. However, current …

A series of sustainable aliphatic polyester thermoplastic elastomers (APTPEs) consisting of
multi-arm star polymers with arms of poly (l-lactide)-b-poly (γ-methyl-ε-caprolactone) were …

Introducing dynamic and exchangeable bonds can breathe life into polymers by imparting
self-healing, enhanced toughness, or adaptability to the material. Synergies between the …

Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) based on polystyrene (PS) are commonplace in society.
The elastomeric properties of these materials are often sacrificed to increase mechanical …

The molecular weight distribution (MWD) has a significant impact on the properties of
polymeric materials; however, the characterization of polymer MWDs has been limited to …

Conspectus The preparation of discrete and well-defined polymers is an emerging strategy
for emulating the remarkable precision achieved by macromolecular synthesis in nature …

Although dispersity has been demonstrated to be instrumental in determining many polymer
properties, current synthetic strategies predominantly focus on tailoring the dispersity of …