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RSC Applied - Interfaces, Polymers @rscapplied.rsc.org · 08/07/2026
🖥️Join us for the next RSC Desktop Seminar: Photopolymers for Additive Manufacturing! Katharina Ehrmann from TU Wien will be presenting on 16 July at 2pm BST/3pm CEST. Sign up now⤵️ rsc.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @tuwien.bsky.social @chemistry-tuw.bsky.social #photopolymers #additivemanufacturing
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Biomaterials Science @biomatersci.rsc.org · 06/05/2026
We're delighted to announce that @wanglabuiuc.bsky.social has been selected as the winner of the 2026 Biomaterials Science Lectureship! Read more about Hua's research on our blog 👉 blogs.rsc.org/bm/2026/05/0... Congratulations to Hua and thank you to everyone who submitted nominations!
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 01/05/2026
We are delighted to announce that Eva Blasco @blascolab.bsky.social (Heidelberg University) has been awarded the 2026 Polymer Chemistry Lectureship! Don't miss our interview with Eva where we discuss his research in more detail 👉 blogs.rsc.org/py/2026/04/3... Please join us in congratulating Eva!🏆
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 10/02/2026
Issue 6 of Polymer Chemistry is now live! Explore the latest research on dynamic polymer networks, degradable polymers, and more. This issue’s cover features work by Anna Stasiuk, Marc Guerre et al. on boosting the robustness of thiol–thioester covalent adaptable networks. 🔗 doi.org/10.1039/D5PY...
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 05/02/2026
Also see inside front cover artwork representing research on the backbone engineering of N,N,N′,N′-tetraphenyl-1,4-phenylenediamine-based conjugated porous polymers toward enhanced electrochromic behavior by Mengfan Zhang, Xiujuan Zhong, Shouli Ming, Yan Zhang and Jinsheng 🧪 doi.org/10.1039/D5PY...
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 05/02/2026
In issue 5 of Polymer Chemistry see featured research on functional glycidyl triazolyl polymers exhibiting pH-controllable and time-dependent lower critical solution temperature by Taichi Ikeda 🧪 pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/... 🧪 doi.org/10.1039/D5PY...
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 23/01/2026
Don't miss your chance to nominate an early career polymer chemist for the Polymer Chemistry Lectureship! Submit your nominations by 31st January!
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Green Chemistry @greenchemistry.rsc.org · 12/01/2026
New Themed Collection online: 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰? 💚 Collection ➡️ rsc.li/SusPol24 📖 Editorial ➡️ doi.org/10.1039/D5GC... 📝 More info ➡️ blogs.rsc.org/gc/2026/01/1... @rsc.org @rscsustainability.rsc.org @polymerchem.rsc.org #GreenChemistry #ChemSky#Polymers #Sustainability
𝐺𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝐶ℎ𝑒𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑦, 𝑃𝑜𝑙𝑦𝑚𝑒𝑟 𝐶ℎ𝑒𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑦 and 𝑅𝑆𝐶 𝑆𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 are delighted to announce that our latest cross journal themed collection, 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰?, is now online and free to access until the end of April 2026.

This collection brings together a selection of outstanding reviews, perspectives, papers and communications, which collectively provide a panoramic view of the field’s current vitality. The works range from recycling of polymer wastes, substitution of polymer carbon with oxygen (or sulfur), utilization of biomass to replace petroleum-based polluting polymers, copolymerization of CO₂ with other monomers, and converting polymers (either natural or synthetic ones) into platform chemicals.
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 28/01/2026
🧪 Issue 4 of Polymer Chemistry is out! See front cover artwork by Wei Ding and Yibo Wu et al. representing their article on synthesising high molecular weight copolymers using renewable β-pinene 🔗 doi.org/10.1039/D5PY... Explore more research: 🔗 doi.org/10.1039/D5PY... 🔗 doi.org/10.1039/D5PY...
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 23/01/2026
Don't miss your chance to nominate an early career polymer chemist for the Polymer Chemistry Lectureship! Submit your nominations by 31st January!
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 21/01/2026
Issue 3 of Polymer Chemistry is now available to read! See the front cover artwork by Aya Saruwatari and Takeshi Ueki et al. resenting their article 🧪 doi.org/10.1039/D5PY... See the back cover artwork by Catherine Mollart and Abbie Trewin et al. representing their work 🧪 doi.org/10.1039/D5PY...
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 14/01/2026
Issue 2 of Polymer Chemistry is now available to read! See the front cover artwork by Tomonari Tanaka representing their Review article on the "Recent advances in chemoenzymatic synthesis of oligosaccharides and polysaccharides" 🧪 doi.org/10.1039/D5PY...
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 07/01/2026
See the first issue of 2026 for Polymer Chemistry! 🧪 Artwork by Erika Saito, Jun Matsui and Ryohei Yamakado et al. representing their work on the construction of higher-ordered structures in alkylpyridinium-based polymers 🔗 doi.org/10.1039/D5PY... #PolymerSynthesis
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 19/11/2025
The nomination window for the 2026 Polymer Chemistry Lectureship is still open! Be sure to submit your nominations before 31st January! Find out more on our blog
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 24/12/2025
From our collection Hybrid Inorganic-Organic Polymers read “Tuning the properties of polysulfides using functionalised cardanol crosslinkers” by Mahsaalsadat Rokni, Manon Lambertac and Erin Leitao ➡️ doi.org/10.1039/D5PY... Read the whole collection here ➡️ rsc.li/hybrid_polym... 🧪 #HybridPolymers
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 16/12/2025
From our collection Hybrid Inorganic-Organic Polymers read “Stereogenic-at-silicon hybrid conjugated polymers” by Qifeng Jiang and Guest Editor Rebekka Klausen et al. ➡️ doi.org/10.1039/D5PY... Read the whole collection here ➡️ rsc.li/hybrid_polym... 🧪 #HybridPolymers
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 11/12/2025
Announcing an open call for papers to our Emerging Investigator themed collection in Polymer Chemistry Submit your paper now ➡️ www.rsc.org/publishing/j... See previous papers in published in the collection ➡️ pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/... #EmergingInvestigators #PolymerChemistry 🧪
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 09/12/2025
2025 was my first full year as Editor-in-Chief and it reinforced what I love about the journal and the polymer community. In 2026, I hope we can raise the bar for polymer chemistry even higher. Thank you to the whole polymer community for their support. - Christine Luscombe
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 08/12/2025
Check out the Editorial for our Hybrid Inorganic-Organic Polymers themed collection guest edited by Rebekka Klausen, Saurabh Chitnis and Erin Leitao! Read about their thoughts on this collection of great work ⬇️ doi.org/10.1039/D5PY... Read the whole collection here ⬇️ rsc.li/hybrid_polym...
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Matson Lab @matsonlabvt.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Matson lab is ready to flaunt another brand new publication! Congrats to Isaac and Anna on their brand new paper on poly(olefin sulfone)s in @polymerchem.rsc.org !! We thank NSF Division of Chemistry and semiconductor research corporation for the funding! pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
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Structure–property relationships in poly(olefin sulfone) copolymers and terpolymers derived from linear and cyclic alkenes
Poly(olefin sulfone)s (POSs), formed via alternating copolymerizations of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and olefins, remain understudied with respect to systematic structure–property relationships. In this wor...
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 01/12/2025
We are very pleased to present our themed collection on Hybrid Inorganic-Organic Polymers guest edited by Professors Rebekka Klausen, Saurabh Chitnis and Erin Leitao! All papers are FREE to read until 31 January 2026 Visit the collection here ⬇️ rsc.li/hybrid_polym... 🧪 #HybridPolymers
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 25/11/2025
We are delighted to welcome Professor Hatice Mutlu to the Polymer Chemistry Editorial Board as an Associate Editor! Hatice’s area of research focus on green polymer synthesis, light-driven polymerization and circular materials design. Submit your manuscript to Hatice: mc.manuscriptcentral.com/py
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 19/11/2025
The nomination window for the 2026 Polymer Chemistry Lectureship is still open! Be sure to submit your nominations before 31st January! Find out more on our blog
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 13/11/2025
Issue 44 of Polymer Chemistry is now available to read! See cover artwork from Elisabeth Rossegger et al. representing their #OpenAccess research on the synthesis of tetramethylguanidine-based photobase generators 🧪 doi.org/10.1039/D5PY... #Photobases #DynamicPolymerNetworks #PolymerSynthesis
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 06/11/2025
Take a look at issue 43 of Polymer Chemistry now! The artwork for this issue was created by Tianbai Xiong, Jia Wang, Xin Wang et al. representing their work on ambient and metal-free cross-coupling polymerization, for the synthesis of polyarylacrylonitriles 🔗 doi.org/10.1039/D5PY...
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 29/10/2025
Don't miss issue 42 of Polymer Chemistry! See the latest research on RAFT polymerization by Huanyu Lei, Zhao Wang et al. 🧪 doi.org/10.1039/D5PY... And #OpenAccess research on revealing macromolecule behaviour through simulations by Róża Szweda, Tadeusz Andruniów et al. 🧪 doi.org/10.1039/D5PY...
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Molecular dynamics as a tool for unveiling protein-like folding behavior in urethane-based macromolecules: the effect of chain length on the secondary structure of oligourethanes
Sequence-defined and stereocontrolled polymers represent an emerging class of macromolecules, offering the potential to design protein-like molecular architectures based on abiotic polymer backbones. ...
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 24/10/2025
Issue 41 of Polymer Chemistry is now available to read, featuring cover artwork by Takehiro Kawauchi et al. See their work on modulating the luminescence properties of coronene molecules via inclusion complex formation with helical syndiotactic poly(methyl methacrylate) 🧪 doi.org/10.1039/D5PY...
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 21/10/2025
We're now accepting nominations for the 2026 Polymer Chemistry Lectureship! This award celebrates an early-career scientist making waves in the polymer field. Learn more about the lectureship, including eligibility criteria and how to nominate, on our blog 👉 blogs.rsc.org/py/2025/10/2...
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 16/10/2025
Issue 40 of Polymer Chemistry is now available to read, featuring cover artwork by Yu Jia, Nao Harada, Toru Wada, Yuushou Nakayama, Takeshi Shiono and Ryo Tanaka See their work on a cocatalyst approach for tuning polyolefin branching 🧪 doi.org/10.1039/D5PY...
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 09/10/2025
In honour of the 2025 #NobelPrize in Chemistry, we’ve curated a collection of impactful articles from across RSC journals on metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) 🏆 Free to read until the end of November 👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/...
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 08/10/2025
Issue 39 of Polymer Chemistry is now available to read, featuring cover artwork by Tadashi Naito, Ryohei Ogawa and Yusuke Mizobuchi. See their work on designing degradable polyethylene copolymers through selective ethylene–butadiene copolymerization 🧪 doi.org/10.1039/D5PY...
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 01/10/2025
Issue 38 of Polymer Chemistry is now available to read, featuring cover artwork by Manman Jia, Dongmei Yue et al. See their work on the 'Preparation of hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber with pendant vinyl groups and its post-functionalization via cross-metathesis' 🔗 doi.org/10.1039/D5PY...
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AK Roesky @akroesky.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Hey #ChemSky, want to have something for your weekend reading list? How about our latest #OpenAccess paper on "Control over Ba(ii)-mediated single-chain polymer nanoparticle compaction by dynamic metal complexation" out now in @polymerchem.rsc.org: doi.org/10.1039/D5PY...
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Control over Ba(II)-mediated single-chain polymer nanoparticle compaction by dynamic metal complexation
The current study investigates the dynamic interactions of barium ions with a synthetic polymer, leading to the formation of intramolecularly folded single-chain nanoparticles (SCNPs), providing targe...
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Chemie an der Uni Potsdam @chemieup.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
"Choice of photo-excitation conditions in xanthate-supported photo-iniferter (XPI) RAFT polymerization" 🧑🏻‍🔬 J. Gurke, M. Hartlieb et al. 📖 Polymer Chemistry ⛓️ doi.org/10.1039/D5PY...
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Choice of photo-excitation conditions in xanthate-supported photo-iniferter (XPI) RAFT polymerization
The use of photo-controlled reversible deactivation radical polymerization (RDRP) techniques offers several advantages regarding the control of polymerization processes and material synthesis. Reversi...
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 23/09/2025
Check out the cover artwork by Maxime Michelas, Nathaniel Corrigan and Cyrille Boyer celebrating their article featured in the Polymer Chemistry 15th anniversary collection. 🔗 doi.org/10.1039/D5PY... Explore the anniversary collection 🎂 rsc.li/PY-15thAnniv...
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 17/09/2025
Don't miss Polymer Chemistry issue 36, featuring beautiful artwork from Yasuhiro Kohsaka, Taichi Yoshidab and Natsumi Nishiie, representing their article "Poly(bridged bicycle)s synthesized via cyclopolymerization of cyclic diacrylates" ➡️ doi.org/10.1039/D5PY...
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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 09/09/2025
Do you want to stay ahead of developments in AI and learn first-hand experiences of applying them in your chemistry work? Join leading experts to discuss best practice tips for working across disciplines. Register now: rsc.li/4m2xzOU #ChemSky
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 09/09/2025
Don't miss Polymer Chemistry Issue 35, with artwork from the #OrtylPhotoLab! Check out their #OpenAccess article "A thiol-functional amine synergist as a co-initiator for DLP 3D printing applications" by Magdalena Jankowska, Özge Özükanar, Emrah Çakmakçi and Joanna Ortyl ➡️ doi.org/10.1039/D5PY...
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Christine Luscombe @luscombeoist.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Issue 34 of @polymerchem.rsc.org features a cover by Maniar and Martins Lacerda et al. with semi-rigid biobased polyesters from renewable resources. Also inside-materials for CO₂ separation and a superabsorbent hydrogel removing heavy metals. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a... #chemsky #polymerchemistry
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 22/08/2025
Also in Issue 33, find this interesting #OpenAccess Communication article: 'The side-arm-effect controlled stereodivergent polymerization of 1-butene', by Guangyu Zhu, Qinggang Wang et al. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a... 🧪 #PolymerSynthesis #PolymerizationCatalysis
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The side-arm-effect controlled stereodivergent polymerization of 1-butene
The stereocontrolled synthesis of poly(1-butene) has been established using metallocene catalysts in the field of homogeneous catalysis. However, there are few reports on the efficient and controllabl...
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 22/08/2025
Check out the cover article for Polymer Chemistry Issue 33! 'Hydrosilylation-derived silicon-containing hydrocarbon-based polymers exhibiting ultralow dielectric losses and high thermal stabilities', by Yuka Azuma, Teruaki Hayakawa et al. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 21/08/2025
Read this new article by @polymerreaction.bsky.social and colleagues in @polymerchem.rsc.org about efficient polymer purification!
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 20/08/2025
Thank you for supporting the journal! 😍
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 14/08/2025
"Bioderived copolymer alternatives to poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride) via RAFT-mediated copolymerization" by Lauren Ball, Michael-Phillip S. and Bert Klumperman. Read the full article here 👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
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Bioderived copolymer alternatives to poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride) via RAFT-mediated copolymerization
Poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride) (SMAnh) is a petroleum-based copolymer with desirable properties that afford utility in both industrial and academic fields. The reversible addition–fragmentation cha...
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 14/08/2025
"Group transfer polymerization by argon droplet flow for continuous and consistent production of well-defined polymers" by Ryo Takabayashi, Takahide Fukuyama et al. Read the full article here 👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
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Group transfer polymerization by argon droplet flow for continuous and consistent production of well-defined polymers
In search of a reliable flow polymerization, group transfer polymerization (GTP) of methyl methacrylate (MMA) using gas–liquid droplet flow by argon and fully continuous flow was compared. The Đ value...
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 14/08/2025
"Basic concepts and tools of artificial intelligence in polymer science" by Khalid Ferji Read the full article here 👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
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Basic concepts and tools of artificial intelligence in polymer science
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across scientific disciplines, offering new ways to analyze data, predict material properties, and optimize processe...
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 14/08/2025
🧪 Check out Polymer Chemistry’s 2025 Open Access articles👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/... Featuring innovative approaches for controlling and optimising polymer synthesis. Check out the articles below. #OpenAccess #Polymers #AI #RAFT
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 13/08/2025
We have now published our 'Outstanding Reviewers for Polymer Chemistry in 2024' Editorial! You can read the Editorial here: doi.org/10.1039/D5PY... Thank you to all of our reviewers for helping to preserve quality and integrity in the Polymer Chemistry literature. 🧪 #Polymers
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 11/08/2025
From the collection read 'Stretched or wrinkled? Looking into the polymer conformation within polymersome membranes' by Christiane Effenberg et al. doi.org/10.1039/D4SM...
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Stretched or wrinkled? Looking into the polymer conformation within polymersome membranes
Self-assembly of amphiphilic block-copolymers into polymersomes is a well-established concept. In this membrane, the hydrophilic part is considered to be loosely assembled towards the solvent, and the...
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