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

A postfunctionalization strategy using blue LED light and an organophotoredox catalyst generates carbocation intermediates on polymer chains, enabling the incorporation of phosphonate esters. This ...

Vinyl polymerization (polymerization of vinyl compounds) is a useful method for preparing sp 3-carbon-based main-chain polymers including commodity plastics, where the polymer backbone is constructed ...

The superior strength and light weight of high-performance carbon and plastic composite materials have reduced the fuel consumption and harmful emissions of automobiles and airplanes and improved the ...

Diagram showing the functionalization of a metal oxide nanoparticle with various organic molecules, including trimethoxysilane, amine, phosphonic acid, carboxylic acid, dopamine, and cysteine. This ...

It is well documented that vibrational spectroscopy is an effective tool for polymer characterization. 1,2 Raman and infrared spectroscopy are methods that complement one another and deliver a ...

Functionalization is a process of modifying the surface chemistry of nanomaterials by attaching functional groups, molecules, or biomolecules to their surface. This process aims to enhance the ...

Polymers play a vital role in medicine, they have widespread applications in drug delivery systems and biomedical devices because of their easy fabricability, low cost, chemical stability, and ...