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

Over the past couple of decades, polymers that depolymerize end-to-end upon cleavage of
their backbone or activation of a terminal functional group, sometimes referred to as “self …

We survey progress in the development of the processes for radical-promoted single-unit
monomer insertion (SUMI) or reversible deactivation radical addition (RDRA), focussing on …

Microscopic sequences of synthetic polymers play crucial roles in the polymer properties,
but are generally unknown and inaccessible to traditional measurements. Here we report …

The storage of information in synthetic (macro) molecules provides an attractive alternative
for current archival storage media, and the advancements made within this area have …

Discrete polymers offer an excellent platform for comprehending the interplay between
precise chain structures, distinctive self‐assembly behavior, and functional applications …

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

Precise sequence‐defined polymers (SDPs) with uniform chain‐to‐chain structure including
chain length, unit sequence, and end functionalities represent the pinnacle of sophistication …

Digital polymers (DPs), which serve as promising molecular-level storage media, have
increasingly garnered interest. Their application significantly depends on the efficiency of …

Digital synthetic polymers with uniform chain lengths and defined monomer sequences have
recently become intriguing alternatives to traditional silicon-based information devices or …