A multiblock copolymer is a polymer of a specific structure that consists of multiple covalently
linked segments, each comprising a different monomer type. The control of the monomer …

Natural macromolecules, such as proteins and nucleic acids, display various complex
functionalities in biological systems. These functionalities depend on the macromolecular …

Phase separation of intrinsically disordered proteins is important for the formation of
membraneless organelles or biomolecular condensates, which play key roles in the …

Abstract Poly (p-phenylene-2, 6-benzobisoxazole)(PBO) fibers possess excellent dielectric,
mechanical properties and heat resistance. However, the surface of PBO fibers is smooth …

Photo-iniferter (PI)–RAFT polymerization, the direct activation of chain transfer agents via
light, is a fascinating polymerization technique, as it overcomes some restriction of …

We apply a recently developed unsupervised machine learning scheme for local
environments [Reinhart, Comput. Mater. Sci., 2021, 196, 110511] to characterize large …

The living anionic copolymerization of isoprene and styrene in cyclohexane affords tapered
block copolymers due to the highly disparate reactivity ratios of r I= 12.8 and r S= 0.051 …

Poly (butylene adipate-ran-terephthalate)(PBAT) is a typical biodegradable aliphatic−
aromatic polyester. It has been widely used as compost bags, packaging films, and …

Multiblock copolymers represent a fascinating class of materials that sits at the very heart of
industrial applications and fundamental polymer science. They are most often made of a …

Multiblock copolymers synthesized via reversible addition–fragmentation transfer (RAFT)
emulsion polymerization offer a pathway to creating new nanoengineered materials …