The past decade has seen a reawakening of solid-state approaches to chemical synthesis,
driven by the search for new, cleaner synthetic methodologies. Mechanochemistry, ie …

The aim of this critical review is to provide a broad but digestible overview of
mechanochemical synthesis, ie reactions conducted by grinding solid reactants together …

Mechanochemistry is becoming more widespread as a technique for molecular synthesis
with new mechanochemical reactions being discovered at increasing frequency. Whilst …

The most important properties of self‐healing polymers are efficient recovery at room
temperature and prolonged durability. However, these two characteristics are contradictory …

Mechanochemical transformations have made chemists enter unknown territories, forcing a
different chemistry perspective. While questioning or revisiting familiar concepts belonging …

Reversible covalent polymers are able to change their bond arrangement and structure via
reversible reaction triggered by external stimuli including heating, light and pH, while …

Mechanochemical activation achieved by grinding, shearing, pulling, or milling opens
unique opportunities in synthetic organic chemistry. Common features are that …

Recently, mechanical milling using a mixer mill or planetary mill has been fruitfully utilized in
organic synthesis under solvent-free conditions. This review article provides a …

Aromatic disulfide metathesis has been reported as one of the very few dynamic covalent
chemistries undergone at room-temperature. Here, bis (4-aminophenyl) disulfide is …

Vitrimers constitute a fascinating class of polymer materials that make the link between the
historically opposed 3D networks (thermosets) and linear polymers (thermoplastics). Their …