Multicomponent polymer synthesis represents a transformative approach in modern macromolecular engineering. By incorporating three or more reactants in a single operational step, these techniques ...

Topochemical polymer synthesis and reactions exploit the unique spatial arrangement of reactant molecules in the solid state to achieve controlled polymer formation. By pre‐organising monomers within ...

A new technique builds inorganic and polymer battery electrolytes at the same time, in the same vessel. This 'one-pot' in-situ method creates a controlled, homogeneous blend, pairing the conductivity ...

Researchers at the Tokyo Institute of Technology explored how flow fields generated by dynamic UV lighting can affect the photopolymerization process, demonstrating a novel and versatile method for ...

A persistent driver is the demand for lightweight materials that retain mechanical integrity under thermal and chemical stress. High-performance polymers, exemplified by polyether ether ketone (PEEK), ...

A new study led by Colorado State University Distinguished Professor Eugene Chen outlines a path to creating advanced, recyclable plastics. Published in Nature, the study describes a breakthrough ...

Flow chemistry is revolutionizing the way we design and study macromolecules, offering a powerful, complementary approach to materials discovery—one that seamlessly integrates with modern data-driven ...

Polymers can be thought of like trains: Just as a train is composed of multiple cars, polymers are made up of multiple monomers, and the couplings between the train cars are similar to the chemical ...

A controlled/“living” click polymerization method developed by researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo and Nagoya University enables precise chain-growth of AB-type monomers—traditionally limited to ...

Copper nanoparticles from beetroot extract enhance antimicrobial properties in polymer composites, offering a sustainable ...

Degradable pacemakers and artificial neurons showcase how flexible, tissue-compatible electronics are revolutionising medicine. But translating these materials from lab bench to clinic requires solvin ...

Award-winning associate professor Emily Pentzer, Editor-in-Chief of RSC Applied Polymers, shares advice for authors.