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Next generation microfluidics: fulfilling the promise of lab-on-a-chip technologies

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,1867-1874
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00796K, Perspective
Open Access
Umut A. Gurkan, David K. Wood, Dorn Carranza, Luke H. Herbertson, Scott L. Diamond, E. Du, Suvajyoti Guha, Jorge Di Paola, Patrick C. Hines, Ian Papautsky, Sergey S. Shevkoplyas, Nathan J. Sniadecki, Vamsee K. Pamula, Prithu Sundd, Asif Rizwan, Pankaj Qasba, Wilbur A. Lam
In this perspective article, we present the state of the microfluidic field regarding current limitations and propose future directions and new approaches for the field to advance lab-on-a-chip technologies closer to translation and clinical use.
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Direct laser writing-enabled 3D printing strategies for microfluidic applications

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00743J, Tutorial Review
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Olivia M. Young, Xin Xu, Sunandita Sarker, Ryan D. Sochol
This Tutorial Review highlights strategies for leveraging the micron-to-submicron-scale additive manufacturing technique, “direct laser writing”, to enable 3D microfluidic technologies.
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Piezoelectric and microfluidic tuning of an infrared cavity for vibrational polariton studies

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01101A, Paper
Wei Wang, Jaime de la Fuente Diez, Nicolas Delsuc, Juan Peng, Riccardo Spezia, Rodolphe Vuilleumier, Yong Chen
A new method uses piezoelectric and microfluidic tuning to study vibrational polaritons in liquids under flow. This enables modifying cavity length adjustments and flexibility in experimental setups.
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Synthesis and photocatalytic property of Au–TiO2 nanocomposites with controlled morphologies in microfluidic chips

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2253-2261
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01053H, Paper
Ziran Ye, Ping Lu, Yiben Chen, Zhixian Xu, Haixia Huang, Mingjia Zhi, Zi Ang Chen, Bo Yan
We present an efficient approach for the consecutive synthesis of Au–TiO2 nanocomposites with controlled morphologies in a microfluidic chip.
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Correction: Direct laser writing-enabled 3D printing strategies for microfluidic applications

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC90040E, Correction
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Olivia M. Young, Xin Xu, Sunandita Sarker, Ryan D. Sochol
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Digital strategies to improve the product quality and production efficiency of fluorinated polymers: 2. Heat removal performance of reactor with internal and external cooling systems

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00203B, Paper
Xi-Bao Zhang, Yin-Ning Zhou, Hao Chen, Zheng-Hong Luo, Liyang Zhou, Guojun Yu, Wenwu Liu, Shiping Zhu
A reactor's heat transfer efficiency can be significantly enhanced and the fluid temperature uniformity can be controlled through introducing cooling water in the agitator and regulating the flow ratio of cooling water in the agitator and jacket.
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Current research status on the structural properties and modification of LiFePO4 cathode materials

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, 9,2830-2845
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00263F, Review Article
Guo Xiaoying, Bao Yuanyuan, Li Wei, Zhao Siqin, Huang Chao
With the current global economy developing at a rapid pace, research into lithium-ion batteries has become a focal point in many major areas.
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Synthesis of ethylphenols and xanthenes via reaction of calcium carbide and phenol: experimental and theoretical studies

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00397G, Paper
Xin Liu, Yuxin Yan, Zhenyu Liu, Qingya Liu
A novel synthesis of xanthenes and ethylphenols by the reaction of phenol with CaC2 without catalysts and solvents.
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Conformational and static properties of tagged chains in solvents: effect of chain connectivity in solvent molecules

Soft Matter, 2024, 20,3073-3081
DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01473H, Paper
Hong-Yao Li, Bokai Zhang, Zhi-Yong Wang
The radius of gyration of tagged polymer chain: effect of chain length in solvent molecules.
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Surfactant-induced alterations in optoelectronic properties of perylene diimide dyes: modulating sensing responses in the aqueous environment

Soft Matter, 2024, 20,3044-3052
DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01694C, Paper
Animesh Pal, Nilanjan Dey
The compartmentalization effect of microheterogeneous systems, like surfactant aggregates, showcases altered optoelectronic properties of a perylene diimide-based chromogenic dye (PDI-Ala) compared to bulk water.
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Avalanche properties at the yielding transition: from externally deformed glasses to active systems

Soft Matter, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01354E, Paper
Open Access
Carlos Villarroel, Gustavo Düring
We investigated the yielding phenomenon under different scenarios of deformation in the quasistatic limit using numerical simulations of soft particles.
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Slide electrification of drops at low velocities

Soft Matter, 2024, 20,3349-3358
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00019F, Paper
Open Access
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Chirag Hinduja, Hans-Jürgen Butt, Rüdiger Berger
The novelty of our electro drop friction force instrument (eDoFFI) is the simultaneous measurements of the drop discharging current and friction force acting on the sliding drops. With eDOFFI, we measure the surface charge density deposited behind sliding drops.
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The sweetest polymer nanoparticles: opportunities ahead for glycogen in nanomedicine

Soft Matter, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00261J, Perspective
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Quinn A. Besford
Glycogen is a biomaterial nanoparticle composed of sugar. In this perspective, the opportunities of glycogen in nanomedicine going forward is discussed.
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Effect of Aromatic Side Chain on the Dilational Rheological Properties of N-Acyltaurate Amphiphiles at Water-Decane Interfaces

Soft Matter, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00269E, Paper
Yang-Wen Zhu, Zhicheng Xu, Li Zhang, Ping Liu, Yu Hou, Lei Zhang, Lu Zhang
To elucidate the effect of aromatic side chains on dilational rheological properties of N-acyltaurate amphiphiles at the decane-water interface, the interfacial rheological properties of sodium N-2-(2-naphthoxy)-tetradecanolytaurinate (12+N-T) and sodium N-2-(p-butylphenoxy)-...
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Resource limitation and population fluctuation drive spatiotemporal order in microbial communities

Soft Matter, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00066H, Paper
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Rohit Khandoori, Kaustav Mondal, Pushpita Ghosh
Resource-driven dynamics in bacterial colonies. Insights into cell length regulation and spatial organization reveal the complex interplay between resources and microbial community dynamics.
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Aluminum and polyanion-doping to improve structural and moisture stability of Ni-rich layered oxides for lithium-ion batteries

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12247-12254
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00879K, Paper
Open Access
Yan Mo, Yingke Wu, Guohui Yuan, ZiKun Li, Meng Zhang
The substitution of Al3+ and PO34− in LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 material is favorable for stabilizing the layered structure against the undesired phase transition of H2 to H3 as well as the contamination of ambient air.
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Synthesis and study of antibiofilm and antivirulence properties of flavonol analogues generated by palladium catalyzed ligand free Suzuki–Miyaura coupling against Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12278-12293
DOI: 10.1039/D3RA08617H, Paper
Open Access
Anjitha Theres Benny, Masthan Thamim, Prakhar Srivastava, Sindoora Suresh, Krishnan Thirumoorthy, Loganathan Rangasamy, Karthikeyan S., Nalini Easwaran, Ethiraj Kannatt Radhakrishnan
An overview on the mechanism of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 biofilm inhibition by Suzuki–Miyaura coupled flavonols.
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Fluorinated carbon as high-performance cathode for aqueous zinc primary batteries

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12454-12462
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00835A, Paper
Open Access
Congping Xu, Liang Zhang, Fupeng Liu, Ruding Zhang, Hongjun Yue
Fluorinated carbon was employed as a cathode active substance for aqueous zinc batteries for the first time.
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Influence of potassium doping on the structural, conduction mechanism, and dielectric properties of CaFe2O4

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12464-12474
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00260A, Paper
Open Access
Mohamed Mounir Bouzayani, Manel Ben Abdessalem, Ibtihel Soudani, Abderrazek Oueslati, Abdelhedi Aydi
The frequency and temperature-related dielectric relaxation and electrical conduction mechanisms in potassium-doped CaFe2O4 oxide ceramic were investigated in this study throughout a temperature range of 313–673 K.
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Tunable thermal diffusivity of silk protein assemblies based on their structural control and photo-induced chemical cross-linking

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12449-12453
DOI: 10.1039/D3RA06473E, Paper
Open Access
Michihiro Tanaka, Toshiki Sawada, Keiji Numata, Takeshi Serizawa
The tunable thermal diffusivity of silk fibroin-based assemblies (films) is demonstrated here. The control of secondary structures and subsequent photo-induced chemical cross-linking are essential for heat conduction in the films.
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Research on preparation and related properties of macro–micro porous mullite ceramic skeletons via twice pore-forming technology

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12624-12632
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA01277A, Paper
Open Access
Chunxia Xu, Rui Hu, Ying Liu, Zhe Chen, Zhen Liu, Wenbin Han
The macro–micro composite porous mullite ceramic skeletons were prepared using coal gangue and α-Al2O3 as main raw materials via twice pore-forming technology. The main phase of the porous ceramic skeletons is mullite.
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Resistance and durability of fly ash based geopolymer for heavy metal immobilization: properties and mechanism

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12580-12592
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00617H, Paper
Open Access
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Xupicheng Ren, Fan Wang, Xiang He, Xiaomin Hu
This study employed geopolymerization technique to solidify MSWI fly ash, aiming to facilitate its reutilization. The FA based geopolymers exhibit strong durability and mechanical qualities, making them suitable for a variety of applications.
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Thermally modified nanocrystalline snail shell adsorbent for methylene blue sequestration: equilibrium, kinetic, thermodynamic, artificial intelligence, and DFT studies

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12703-12719
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA01074D, Paper
Open Access
Abisoye Abidemi Adaramaja, Abayomi Bamisaye, Shakirudeen Modupe Abati, Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Morenike Oluwabunmi Adesina, Ayodeji Rapheal Ige, Oluwatobi Adeleke, Mopelola Abidemi Idowu, Abel Kolawole Oyebamiji, Olugbenga Solomon Bello
The quest for an efficient and sustainable adsorbent material that can effectively remove harmful and hazardous dyes from industrial effluent has become more intense. Thermally modified nanocrystalline snail shell is a new biosorbent for removing methylene blue dye from contaminated wastewater.
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Application of cold-adapted microbial agents in soil contaminate remediation: biodegradation mechanisms, case studies, and safety assessments

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12720-12734
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA01510J, Review Article
Open Access
Jiaxin Li, Yujuan Wen, Zheng Fang, Wenqi Yang, Xiaoming Song
Analyzed the microorganisms cold-adapted mechanism, and summarized the degradation pathway of nitro-aromatic compounds. Evaluated safety of microbial agents according to the existing application restoration cases under freeze-thaw cycles condition.
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Insight into the probability of ethoxy(pentafluoro)cyclotriphosphazene (PFPN) as the functional electrolyte additive in lithium–sulfur batteries

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12754-12761
DOI: 10.1039/D3RA08379A, Paper
Open Access
Ning Li, Yu Zhang, Shun Zhang, Lu Shi, Jie-Yu Zhang, Ke-Meng Song, Jin-Chun Li, Fang-Lei Zeng
Enhancing the flame retardancy of electrolytes and the stability of lithium anodes is of great significance to improve the safety performance of lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries.
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Current status of controlled onco-therapies based on metal organic frameworks

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12817-12828
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00375F, Review Article
Open Access
Yixuan Yang, Xiaofeng Dai
Most MOFs for controllable cancer treatment act as drug delivery vehicle and/or anti-cancer agent. Molecules with anti-cancer roles such as chemotherapies, gases, peptides or nucleic acids can be loaded into MOFs that decompose in cancer cells or in the TME to release its cargoes.
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Treatment of carbon electrodes with Ti3C2Tx MXene coating and thermal method for vanadium redox flow batteries: a comparative study

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12807-12816
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA01380H, Paper
Open Access
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Kavin Teenakul, Sayed Ali Ahmad Alem, Ritambhara Gond, Anupma Thakur, Babak Anasori, Amirreza Khataee
Treatment of carbon papers with Ti3C2Tx MXene solution for vanadium redox flow batteries.
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Engineering gold nanoworms with tunable longitudinal plasmon peak in the near infrared and their refractive index sensing properties

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12772-12780
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00994K, Paper
Open Access
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Misbah ul Ain, Asma, Rizwan Ullah, Zanjbeel Fatima, Ahsan Illahi, Waqqar Ahmed
Gold nanoworms (NWs), synthesized in a one-step reaction with size controlled by pH, show tunable plasmon peaks in the near-infrared. Finite element analysis validates their optical properties, and they exhibit sensitive refractive index sensing.
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Tuning in optoelectronic properties of In/Te bilayer heterostructure upon annealing at different temperatures: surface wettability and photo response study for photonic and solar cell applications

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12897-12910
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00807C, Paper
Open Access
P. Priyadarshini, Prabhukrupa C. Kumar, Ramakanta Naik
The In/Te bilayer thin film synthesized by thermal evaporation method with 350 nm thickness annealed at different temperatures and their opto-electronic properties change. The films showed a hydrophobic nature, with enhancement of photo current from nA to ∼mA.
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The conjugates of 5'-deoxy-5-fluorocytidine and hydroxycinnamic acids – synthesis, anti-pancreatic cancer activity and molecular docking studies

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,13129-13141
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA01683A, Paper
Open Access
Marcin Cybulski, Magdalena Zaremba-Czogalla, Bartosz Trzaskowski, Marek Kubiszewski, Joanna Tobiasz, Anna Jaromin, Piotr Krzeczyński, Jerzy Gubernator, Olga Michalak
New conjugates 1–6 containing 5-dFCR and selected hydroxycinnamic acids were synthesized and tested in vitro against pancreatic cancer (PDAC) lines. The ADME properties and molecular docking to CES2 or human albumin were discussed.
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Unexpected reversal of reactivity in organic functionalities when immobilized together in a metal–organic framework (MOF)

Mol. Syst. Des. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3ME00185G, Communication
Pricilla Matseketsa, Donovan Mafukidze, Lahiru Pothupitiya, Udo P. Otuonye, Yasemin Çimen Mutlu, Boris B. Averkiev, Tendai Gadzikwa
The reactivity of hydroxyl-bearing MOF linkers with isocyanates is influenced by their mutual confinement with amine-bearing linkers within the pores of the framework.
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3-Perfluoroalkylated fluorescent coumarin dyes: rational molecular design and photophysical properties

Mol. Syst. Des. Eng., 2024, 9,332-344
DOI: 10.1039/D4ME00006D, Paper
Ayano Ikemura, Yukiko Karuo, Yuki Uehashi, Tomohiro Agou, Masahiro Ebihara, Yasuhiro Kubota, Toshiyasu Inuzuka, Masaaki Omote, Kazumasa Funabiki
The photochemical properties of a coumarin derivative with a promising electron-withdrawing fluoroalkyl group at the 3-position in solution and in the crystal were investigated in detail.
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Tuning the photophysical properties of ESIPT active unsymmetrical azine dyes by the change in the substituent and solvent: TD-PBE0 and TD-CAM-B3LYP studies

Mol. Syst. Des. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4ME00039K, Paper
Hossein Roohi, Tahereh Pouryahya
The photophysical properties of the designed ESIPT active as well as donor–acceptor structured unsymmetrical azine dyes L1L5 were investigated at PBE0/6-31++G(d,p) and CAM-B3LYP/6-31++G(d,p) levels of theory in the gas phase and solvent media.
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Hard carbon derived from Physalis alkekengi L. husks as a stable anode for sodium-ion batteries

Mol. Syst. Des. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4ME00007B, Paper
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Liying Liu, Henry R. Tinker, Yusheng Wu, Jiaqi Lv, Laishi Li, Yingjiao Fang, Yuhan Wu, Yang Xu
Physalis alkekengi L. husk-derived hard carbon is firstly investigated as the anode of sodium-ion batteries and demonstrates the great possibility of practical application.
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Biobased copoly(acetal-triazole)s with tunable degradable properties

Mol. Syst. Des. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4ME00005F, Paper
Joseph C. Daniels, Guery Saenz, Colleen N. Scott
Enhanced degradation of acetal-containing polymers in environmental conditions.
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DNA nanostar structures with tunable auxetic properties

Mol. Syst. Des. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3ME00202K, Paper
Open Access
Yancheng Du, Ruixin Li, Anirudh S. Madhvacharyula, Alexander A. Swett, Jong Hyun Choi
A nanoscale metastructure with tunable auxetic properties is constructed with DNA origami. This DNA nanostar structure can reconfigure in two orientations that can lead to distinct negative Poisson's ratios.
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Co-op Series Part II: Getting Started

We kicked off this series by announcing our decision to pursue a worker-owned cooperative model. In this and subsequent posts, we will be providing updates and learnings as we progress. Last fall, after nearly two years of research and discussion, we made our first major step toward cooperatizing: Bocoup is now a member of The […]




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Influence of polyol impurities on the transesterification kinetics, molecular structures and properties of isosorbide polycarbonate

Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4204-4220
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00840E, Paper
Mingfa Guo, Yaning Wang, Zhenguang Li, Jielin Xu, Qian Chen, Jing Wu, Huaping Wang
A so-called “reverse-addition” model protocol based on two kinds of polyol impurities (glycerol and 2-deoxy-D-ribose) was established to systematically demonstrate their influence on the polymerization and properties of PIC.
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Polymerization of isoprene and butadiene with unparalleled stereoselectivity catalysed by rare-earth metal cationic species bearing a novel tridentate ligand

Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4255-4263
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00781F, Paper
Xiuling Wang, Yang Wang, Zhonglei Qin, Liying Shen, Xiaochao Shi
Phenylthiol-functionalized rare-earth metal cationic species showed unparalleled stereoselectivity in the polymerization of isoprene and butadiene to respectively produce cis-1,4-polyisoprene and trans-1,4-polybutadiene.
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Mechanical properties and molecular adhesion exhibited by inorganic–organic composite elastomers

Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4196-4203
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00879K, Paper
Naoki Yamashita, Ryohei Ikura, Kenji Yamaoka, Nobu Kato, Masanao Kamei, Kentaro Ogura, Minoru Igarashi, Hideo Nakagawa, Yoshinori Takashima
Organic–inorganic composite elastomers with reversible cross-links formed by β-cyclodextrin and adamantane (Ad) were prepared. Excess Ad units improve the mixability of polydimethylsiloxane and poly(ethyl acrylate) to increase the healing ratio.
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Versatile poly(N-vinylcaprolactam)-grafted-hydroxypropyl cellulose polymers with tailored thermo- and pH-responsive properties via sustainable organocatalyzed atom transfer radical polymerization

Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4244-4254
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00931B, Paper
Muhammad Asif Iqbal, Asif Mahmood, Waheed Al-Masry, Chan Ho Park, Sadaf Ul Hassan, Toheed Akhter
This study explores the synthesis of dual pH- and thermo-responsive poly(N-vinylcaprolactam)-grafted-hydroxypropyl cellulose (PNVCL-g-HPC) polymers via visible-light-driven, metal-free organocatalyzed atom transfer radical polymerization (O-ATRP).
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Materials designed to degrade: structure, properties, processing, and performance relationships in polyhydroxyalkanoate biopolymers

Polym. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00623B, Review Article
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Jessica N. Lalonde, Ghanshyam Pilania, Babetta L. Marrone
A materials tetrahedron framework is applied to PHA biopolymers to highlight design challenges and frame potential future research exploring structure, property, processing, and performance relationships.
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Scalable design of uniform oligourethanes for impact study of chain length, sequence and end groups on thermal properties

Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4319-4326
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY01001A, Paper
Open Access
Jens Van Hoorde, Nezha Badi, Filip E. Du Prez
A bidirectional growth-based protocol is used for the synthesis of a series of sequence-defined oligourethanes in large scale (50 g). The effect of chain length, sequence and end group functionalities on the thermal properties is evaluated.
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Functionalization of nano-objects in living anionic polymerization-induced self-assembly and their use for improving thermal properties of epoxy resins

Polym. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY01008F, Paper
Guicun Guo, Jiali Wu, Jingwei Zhang, Peng Zhou, Ding Shen, Penghan Li, Guowei Wang
Using LAPISA or LAPICA, stabilized PDVB@(PI-b-PS) and PDVB@(PI-b-PS/PS) nano-objects were prepared, functionalized and used as additives for epoxy resin, providing improved Tgs, integrated interfaces, uniform distributions, and scalable applications.
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Control over membrane fluidity and biophysical properties of synthetic terpolymer stabilized complex coacervates

Polym. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00978A, Paper
Open Access
Sebastian Novosedlik, Alexander B. Cook, Tim J. F. M. Voermans, Henk M. Janssen, Jan C. M. van Hest
Cell membranes are vital barriers that regulate the composition of the intracellular environment and facilitate communication processes essential for cellular function and survival.
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Expanding the poly(2-oxazoline) block copolymer possibilities through nitroxide mediated polymerisation

Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4416-4424
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00887A, Paper
Open Access
James Lefley, C. Remzi Becer
In recent years, poly(2-oxazoline)s (POx) have become a sought-after biomaterial to replace PEG. Endcapping POx with BlocBuilder MA enables copolymerization with a variety of vinylic monomers, producing unique POx-vinyl block copolymer combinations.
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Enhanced mechanical properties of acrylate and 5-vinyl-2-norbornene-based ethylene terpolymers: rational design and synthesis using remotely modulated phosphine–sulfonate palladium complexes

Polym. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00722K, Paper
Yong-Qing Li, Gui-Ping Cao, Yu-Cai Cao
From a practical perspective, it is important to maintain or increase the mechanical properties of functional ethylene copolymers to those of nonpolar polyethylene (PE).
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Reducing Agent Triggered Templated Synthesis of Dynamic Covalent Poly(disulfide)s Nanonetwork: Remarkable Tuning in Noncovalent Encapsulation Stabilities and Cargo Release

Polym. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY01109K, Paper
Arun Mondal, S. K. Sujauddin, Dhiman Mondal, Soumya Kolay, Shuvajyoti Sarkar, Mijanur Rahaman Molla
Here, we demonstrated a new methodology for the templated synthesis of cross-linked poly(disulfide)s based dynamic covalent nanonetwork as highly stable potential delivery vehicle in the field of chemotherapeutic applications. The...
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Strategies to prepare polymers with cleavable linkages releasing active agents in acidic media

Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4491-4518
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00854E, Review Article
Nachnicha Kongkatigumjorn, Daniel Crespy
Hydrolysis stability of labile linkages in polymers can be tuned through careful selection of substituent groups near these linkages to selectively release active substances.
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