Christine Luscombe
@luscombeoist.bsky.social
Professor at OIST 🇯🇵 ← University of Washington 🇺🇸; Semiconducting polymers; @iupacpolymer.bsky.social Past President; Mom of two; Editor-in-Chief @polymerchem.rsc.org; Views are my own.
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https://www.oist.jp/research/research-units/picpu
Issue 44 of @polymerchem.rsc.org is all about demonstrating precise management over polymer systems, from "light-guided dynamics" and "photocontrolled" polymerization to "adhesive-tuning" for specific applications. Read more at: pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/...
#PolymerChemistry #chemsky
#PolymerChemistry #chemsky
November 14, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Issue 44 of @polymerchem.rsc.org is all about demonstrating precise management over polymer systems, from "light-guided dynamics" and "photocontrolled" polymerization to "adhesive-tuning" for specific applications. Read more at: pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/...
#PolymerChemistry #chemsky
#PolymerChemistry #chemsky
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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
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#Photobases #DynamicPolymerNetworks #PolymerSynthesis
See cover artwork from Elisabeth Rossegger et al. representing their #OpenAccess research on the synthesis of tetramethylguanidine-based photobase generators
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#Photobases #DynamicPolymerNetworks #PolymerSynthesis
November 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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
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#Photobases #DynamicPolymerNetworks #PolymerSynthesis
See cover artwork from Elisabeth Rossegger et al. representing their #OpenAccess research on the synthesis of tetramethylguanidine-based photobase generators
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#Photobases #DynamicPolymerNetworks #PolymerSynthesis
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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
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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
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November 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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
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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
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Reposted by Christine Luscombe
Don't miss issue 42 of Polymer Chemistry!
See the latest research on RAFT polymerization by Huanyu Lei, Zhao Wang et al.
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And #OpenAccess research on revealing macromolecule behaviour through simulations by Róża Szweda, Tadeusz Andruniów et al.
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See the latest research on RAFT polymerization by Huanyu Lei, Zhao Wang et al.
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And #OpenAccess research on revealing macromolecule behaviour through simulations by Róża Szweda, Tadeusz Andruniów et al.
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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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October 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Don't miss issue 42 of Polymer Chemistry!
See the latest research on RAFT polymerization by Huanyu Lei, Zhao Wang et al.
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And #OpenAccess research on revealing macromolecule behaviour through simulations by Róża Szweda, Tadeusz Andruniów et al.
🧪 doi.org/10.1039/D5PY...
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...
Reposted by Christine Luscombe
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...
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...
October 24, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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...
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...
With 41 issues of @polymerchem.rsc.org out, 2025 is flying by.
Dive into the latest on: Smart polymers for 3D printing; Sustainable & bio-based polyesters; Tuneable depolymerization; Rare earth-transition metal cooperativity in ROP, and much more. pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/...
#chemsky #polymers
Dive into the latest on: Smart polymers for 3D printing; Sustainable & bio-based polyesters; Tuneable depolymerization; Rare earth-transition metal cooperativity in ROP, and much more. pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/...
#chemsky #polymers
Polymer Chemistry Home-The home for the most innovative and exciting polymer chemistry, with an emphasis on the synthesis and properties of polymers.<br/><br/>Editor-in-chief: Christine...
The home for the most innovative and exciting polymer chemistry, with an emphasis on the synthesis and properties of polymers.<br/><br/>Editor-in-chief: Christine Luscombe <br/>Impact factor: 3.9<br/>...
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October 24, 2025 at 6:27 AM
With 41 issues of @polymerchem.rsc.org out, 2025 is flying by.
Dive into the latest on: Smart polymers for 3D printing; Sustainable & bio-based polyesters; Tuneable depolymerization; Rare earth-transition metal cooperativity in ROP, and much more. pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/...
#chemsky #polymers
Dive into the latest on: Smart polymers for 3D printing; Sustainable & bio-based polyesters; Tuneable depolymerization; Rare earth-transition metal cooperativity in ROP, and much more. pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/...
#chemsky #polymers
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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...
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...
October 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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...
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...
Issue 40 of Polymer Chemistry is now online. Featuring new approaches to polymerizations, high-performance adhesives, polymers for solar cells and fuel cells.
Read more at: pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/...
#Polymers #Macromolecules #Chemsky #OPV #fuelcells #adhesives @rsc.org
Read more at: pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/...
#Polymers #Macromolecules #Chemsky #OPV #fuelcells #adhesives @rsc.org
October 17, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Issue 40 of Polymer Chemistry is now online. Featuring new approaches to polymerizations, high-performance adhesives, polymers for solar cells and fuel cells.
Read more at: pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/...
#Polymers #Macromolecules #Chemsky #OPV #fuelcells #adhesives @rsc.org
Read more at: pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/...
#Polymers #Macromolecules #Chemsky #OPV #fuelcells #adhesives @rsc.org
Also featuring a review on controlled synthesis of poly(vinyl ether)s, recyclable vitrimers, a contribution to the 2025 Pioneering Investigators, and polymer carbon nitride for H2 evolution. #polymers #chemsky #vitrimers #H2evolution
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
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See their work on designing degradable polyethylene copolymers through selective ethylene–butadiene copolymerization
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October 10, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Also featuring a review on controlled synthesis of poly(vinyl ether)s, recyclable vitrimers, a contribution to the 2025 Pioneering Investigators, and polymer carbon nitride for H2 evolution. #polymers #chemsky #vitrimers #H2evolution
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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/...
Free to read until the end of November 👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/...
October 9, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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/...
Free to read until the end of November 👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/...
Wonderful to have Magda Titrici, @drcurieosity.bsky.social , and @micaelamatta.bsky.social visiting here in Okinawa! 🏝️ Huge welcome to Michaela, who’s sticking around until the end of the year for the @oist-tsvp.bsky.social
So glad to have you all!
So glad to have you all!
October 8, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Wonderful to have Magda Titrici, @drcurieosity.bsky.social , and @micaelamatta.bsky.social visiting here in Okinawa! 🏝️ Huge welcome to Michaela, who’s sticking around until the end of the year for the @oist-tsvp.bsky.social
So glad to have you all!
So glad to have you all!
Issue 38 is now available and includes, among other topics, cyclic grafted polymers for biomedical applications, upcycling PLA using an organophotocatalyst, and polysulfoniums for enhanced antibacterial activity. Read more at pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/...
#chemsky #polymerchemistry
#chemsky #polymerchemistry
October 3, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Issue 38 is now available and includes, among other topics, cyclic grafted polymers for biomedical applications, upcycling PLA using an organophotocatalyst, and polysulfoniums for enhanced antibacterial activity. Read more at pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/...
#chemsky #polymerchemistry
#chemsky #polymerchemistry
Issue 37 of #PolymerChemistry is now live packed with cutting-edge research, including a minireview on sustainable phenolic resins and novel methods for 3D printing nanostructured materials.
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#PolymerChemistry #Polymers #MaterialScience #GreenChemistry #3DPrinting
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#PolymerChemistry #Polymers #MaterialScience #GreenChemistry #3DPrinting
September 26, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Issue 37 of #PolymerChemistry is now live packed with cutting-edge research, including a minireview on sustainable phenolic resins and novel methods for 3D printing nanostructured materials.
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#PolymerChemistry #Polymers #MaterialScience #GreenChemistry #3DPrinting
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#PolymerChemistry #Polymers #MaterialScience #GreenChemistry #3DPrinting
Reposted by Christine Luscombe
Check out the cover artwork by Maxime Michelas, Nathaniel Corrigan and Cyrille Boyer celebrating their article featured in the Polymer Chemistry 15th anniversary collection.
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Explore the anniversary collection
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Explore the anniversary collection
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September 23, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Check out the cover artwork by Maxime Michelas, Nathaniel Corrigan and Cyrille Boyer celebrating their article featured in the Polymer Chemistry 15th anniversary collection.
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Explore the anniversary collection
🎂 rsc.li/PY-15thAnniv...
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Explore the anniversary collection
🎂 rsc.li/PY-15thAnniv...
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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"
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September 17, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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"
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Reposted by Christine Luscombe
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
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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
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September 9, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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...
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...
Reposted by Christine Luscombe
Lots of SEC samples ready to be shipped. It took some time to find the capacity to work on it, but now our @iupacpolymer.bsky.social project on SEC accuracy is taking final shape!
September 2, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Lots of SEC samples ready to be shipped. It took some time to find the capacity to work on it, but now our @iupacpolymer.bsky.social project on SEC accuracy is taking final shape!
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
#chemsky #polymerchemistry
Front cover
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August 29, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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
#chemsky #polymerchemistry
Issue 33 of @polymerchem.rsc.org is here. The issue includes exciting new research on poly(1-butene) isotacticity, ultralow dielectric polymers, functional fluoropolymers, reprocessable polydisulfides, and more. Find out more 👇
#polymers #functionalmaterials
#polymers #functionalmaterials
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.
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'Hydrosilylation-derived silicon-containing hydrocarbon-based polymers exhibiting ultralow dielectric losses and high thermal stabilities', by Yuka Azuma, Teruaki Hayakawa et al.
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August 23, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Issue 33 of @polymerchem.rsc.org is here. The issue includes exciting new research on poly(1-butene) isotacticity, ultralow dielectric polymers, functional fluoropolymers, reprocessable polydisulfides, and more. Find out more 👇
#polymers #functionalmaterials
#polymers #functionalmaterials
Thank you to our reviewers for being gatekeepers to high quality science! A special shoutout to our outstanding reviewers including @hatismutlu.bsky.social and @joannaortyl.bsky.social
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
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
August 14, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Thank you to our reviewers for being gatekeepers to high quality science! A special shoutout to our outstanding reviewers including @hatismutlu.bsky.social and @joannaortyl.bsky.social
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Calling all chemists and polymer scientists! We are seeking your feedback on new recommendations for classifying and defining polymerization reactions—a chance to help shape the language of our field. Read the provisional recommendation here: iupac.org/recommendati...
#chemsky #polymers @iupac.org
#chemsky #polymers @iupac.org
Basic Classification and Definitions of Polymerization Reactions - IUPAC | International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
Provisional Recommendations Abstract: This document provides recommendations addressing the long-standing dilemma of the wide variety of terms that are used to describe the two common classes of polym...
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August 14, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Calling all chemists and polymer scientists! We are seeking your feedback on new recommendations for classifying and defining polymerization reactions—a chance to help shape the language of our field. Read the provisional recommendation here: iupac.org/recommendati...
#chemsky #polymers @iupac.org
#chemsky #polymers @iupac.org
Jonathan’s study on microplastics around Japan is out! Sediment collects plastics, with rainfall, aquaculture, and fisheries being drivers. Huge credit to Sylvain and our OIST colleague Sam. #polymers #microplastics @oistedu.bsky.social @fondationtaraocean.bsky.social
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An Integrated Assessment of Microplastic Pollution in Coastal Surface Water and Sediment of Japan
The ubiquity of microplastics in the marine environment has been highlighted in recent years, yet the extent of microplastic pollution in coastal areas, especially off the coast of Japan, remains uncl...
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August 13, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Jonathan’s study on microplastics around Japan is out! Sediment collects plastics, with rainfall, aquaculture, and fisheries being drivers. Huge credit to Sylvain and our OIST colleague Sam. #polymers #microplastics @oistedu.bsky.social @fondationtaraocean.bsky.social
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Want to learn more about greener and recyclable polymers? Check out these papers! 👇 #Polymers #Chemsky
🧪 Check out Polymer Chemistry’s 2025 Open Access articles👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/...
See below for exciting research on greener and recyclable polymers.
#OpenAccess #Polymers #GreenPolymers #RecyclablePolymers #SustainablePolymers
See below for exciting research on greener and recyclable polymers.
#OpenAccess #Polymers #GreenPolymers #RecyclablePolymers #SustainablePolymers
August 12, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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🌟 "Unravelling the effect of side chain on RAFT depolymerization; identifying the rate determining step" by Francesco Felician et al., including Board Member Athina Anastasaki
Read the full article here 👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
Read the full article here 👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
Unravelling the effect of side chain on RAFT depolymerization; identifying the rate determining step
Reversible addition–fragmentation chain-transfer (RAFT) depolymerization represents an attractive and low-temperature chemical recycling methodology enabling the near-quantitative regeneration of pris...
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August 1, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🌟 "Unravelling the effect of side chain on RAFT depolymerization; identifying the rate determining step" by Francesco Felician et al., including Board Member Athina Anastasaki
Read the full article here 👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
Read the full article here 👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
Reposted by Christine Luscombe
🌟 "Synthesis of triamine-functionalized rigid crosslinkers for materials science" by Niccolò Braidi et al., including Board Member Filip Du Prez
Read the full article here 👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
Read the full article here 👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
Synthesis of triamine-functionalized rigid crosslinkers for materials science
In this study, a primary amine-terminated star-shaped polystyrene (PS) was synthesized using an Activators Regenerated by Electron Transfer Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ARGET ATRP) protocol, ...
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August 1, 2025 at 11:04 AM
🌟 "Synthesis of triamine-functionalized rigid crosslinkers for materials science" by Niccolò Braidi et al., including Board Member Filip Du Prez
Read the full article here 👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
Read the full article here 👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...