The synthesis of fluorinated copolymers via organometallic mediated radical polymerization is reported in a new Communication published in Macromolecular Rapid Communications.
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Photonic Crystals from Block Copolymer Brushes
Grubbs and co-workers review developments in brush block copolymer (BBCP) self-assembly toward photonic crystal applications. In this rapidly developing field, questions regarding the conformation of BBCPs and the formation of new morphologies provide further research opportunities.
Design of Catalysts for Organocatalyzed Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization: An Overview
A proposed mechanism for O-ATRP to discern the photophysical and chemical design principles that enable an organic molecule to serve as a catalyst for O-ATRP is described.
Challenges and the Future of Polymer Science
Video: Opinions on the future of polymer science, exciting recent developments, and the impact of polymer science on and its’ contribution to society.
Video Interview: Christopher Barner-Kowollik
Have you ever wondered what the role of an advisory board member of a scientific journal looks like? To find out, we talked to Christopher Barner-Kowollik from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology KIT and the Queensland University of Technology.
Best of Macromolecular Journals 2017 Edition
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Making PVC Fit for Biomedical Applications
A novel class of reactive plasticizer can avoid the problem of migration of the additive from the polymer matrix.
A Fresh Collection of Review Articles for the New Year
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Two-in-One: Chemical Selectivity with Different Colors of Light
In a recent Communication in Macromolecular Rapid Communications, a study explores the possibility to control reactions by means of irradiation with specific wavelengths of light.
Towards High Gas Barrier Thin Films – A Simple and Eco-Friendly Process
Reaearchers from Texas A&M demonstrate a process to apply a super gas barrier to plastic packaging films using only polymers in a water-based solution
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