Catia Ornelas highlights recent advances in dendrimer chemistry, and provides a critical discussion about limitations of and expectations on these systems.
Polymer Science
Best of Macros – Edition 2016 Now Online
The editors of the Macromolecular Journals have nominated the top papers of 2015!
Bifunctional organoiron dendrimers – a new family
Researchers describe the chemistry and properties of a new family of organoiron dendrimers
Versatile Protein Nanogels
Zhen Gu at Joint UNC/NC State Department of Biomedical Engineering gives an overview of the recent advances in protein nanogels for biomedical applications
Polymer Brushes for Blood Contacting Devices
Researchers have shown that surface modification with polymer brushes reduces fouling and adhesion of whole blood, blood plasma or blood cells.
Shedding light on miniemulsion polymerization
The reaction characteristics of miniemulsion polymerization are elucidated via a series of experiments and modeling.
Understanding Chain Growth Limitations
In many applications, obtaining thicker polymer layers upon surface initiated radical polymerization would be advantageous. Towards this goal a better theoretical understanding of the mechanisms behind chain growth is crucial.
Towards economic conjugated polymers
Hu’s group at SCUT investigate alkyne-based multicomponent polymerization to afford polymers from three or more kinds of monomers in a one-pot procedure.
New technique offers strong, flawless 3D printed ceramics
Researchers have developed a way to create ceramics using 3D printing that results in a strong material with little tendency to crack
Supramolecular Assembly for Responsive Polymers
General designing concepts and chemical strategies using supramolecular assemblies for the synthesis of responsive polymers are highlighted.
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