Sequence-and stereo-defined macromolecules: properties and emerging functionalities

R Szweda - Progress in Polymer Science, 2023 - Elsevier
Natural macromolecules, such as proteins and nucleic acids, display various complex
functionalities in biological systems. These functionalities depend on the macromolecular …

Bulk depolymerization of poly (methyl methacrylate) via chain-end initiation for catalyst-free reversion to monomer

JB Young, RW Hughes, AM Tamura, LS Bailey… - Chem, 2023 - cell.com
We present the bulk depolymerization of poly (methyl methacrylate)(PMMA) at significantly
lower temperatures than previously reported methods through the incorporation of …

Photoiniferter polymerization: Illuminating the history, ascendency, and renaissance

RW Hughes, ME Lott, BS Sumerlin - Progress in Polymer Science, 2024 - Elsevier
In this perspective, we explore the historical evolution, photochemical processes, and
distinct utility of photoiniferter polymerization. We aim to provide a practical guide …

Excitation dependence in photoiniferter polymerization

RW Hughes, ME Lott, JI Bowman… - ACS Macro …, 2022 - ACS Publications
We report on a fundamental feature of photoiniferter polymerizations mediated with
trithiocarbonates and xanthates. The polymerizations were found to be highly dependent on …

Functional Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers with α, ω‐Hydroxyl End‐Functionalized Polyacrylates

C Yu, J Choi, J Lee, S Lim, Y Park, SM Jo… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is an essential class of materials for demanding
applications, from soft robotics and electronics to medical devices and batteries. However …

Enhanced synthesis of multiblock copolymers via acid-triggered RAFT polymerization

MN Antonopoulou, NP Truong, A Anastasaki - Chemical Science, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
The synthesis of multiblock copolymers has emerged as an efficient tool to not only reveal
the optimal way to access complex structures and investigate polymer properties but also to …

Fabrication of Patchy Silica Microspheres with Tailor‐Made Patch Functionality using Photo‐Iniferter Reversible‐Addition‐Fragmentation Chain‐Transfer (PI‐RAFT) …

P Akarsu, S Reinicke, AC Lehnen, M Bekir, A Böker… - Small, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Their inherent directional information renders patchy particles interesting building blocks for
advanced applications in materials science. In this study, a feasible method to fabricate …

Photoinitiators with low migration capability based on benzophenone

W Li, J Nie, Y Zhao, X Zhu - European Polymer Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
Due to the increasing safety concerns caused by migration of photoinitiators, the
development of low migration photoinitiators has become a priority in the current stage. As a …

Kinetic investigation of photoiniferter-RAFT polymerization in continuous flow using inline NMR analysis

MA Bereś, B Zhang, T Junkers, S Perrier - Polymer Chemistry, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Photo reversible deactivation radical polymerization and, in particular, photoiniferter-
reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer (PI-RAFT) polymerization have become …

Amino-Acid-Derived Anionic Polyacrylamides with Tailored Hydrophobicity–Physicochemical Properties and Cellular Interactions

J De Breuck, M Streiber, M Ringleb… - ACS Polymers …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Polyanions can internalize into cells via endocytosis without any cell disruption and are
therefore interesting materials for biomedical applications. In this study, amino-acid-derived …