Five-membered aromatic rings containing Group 16 elements (O, S, Se, and Te), also
referred as chalcogenophenes, are ubiquitous building blocks for π-conjugated polymers …

Unlike natural macromolecules (eg, nucleic acids and proteins) possessing precisely
defined molar mass, chain sequence, chirality, and topology, synthetic polymers are typically …

Precise oligomeric materials constitute a growing area of research with implications for
various applications as well as fundamental studies. Notably, this field of science which can …

A fundamental endeavour in macromolecular science is the control of molecular-level
complexity, including molecular weight distribution, end groups and architecture. Since the …

Transition metal‐catalyzed direct decarboxylative transformations of aromatic carboxylic
acids usually require high temperatures, which limit the substrate's scope, especially for late …

Conjugated polymers with excellent optoelectronic properties, easy processability, and
flexible physical properties are versatile in various applications. In recent years, the precise …

Conspectus Since the discovery of conductive poly (acetylene), the study of conjugated
polymers has remained an active and interdisciplinary frontier between polymer chemistry …

Biological macromolecules such as proteins and nucleic acids are monodisperse just as low-
molar-mass organic compounds are. However, synthetic macromolecules contain mixtures …

Sequence‐defined synthetic oligomers and polymers provide unprecedented opportunities
for polymer chemists to finely control properties such as chain folding, self‐assembly, and …

Discrete oligomers (ie, highly monodisperse) can provide a deep understanding of chain-
length-dependent properties of polymers and their self-assembly behaviors. Herein, discrete …