Macromolecular Reaction Engineering has published a special issue on chemically modified and functionalized polymers.
Instantaneous distributions: A snapshot of the microstructure of polymers
The versatility and predictive power of the method of instantaneous distributions for polymer reaction engineering practitioners is demonstrated.
The 12 principles for green polymer production processes
The authors review the application of the principles of green chemistry to polymer production technology.
Book review: Handbook of Biodegradable Polymers
Seema Agarwal (Universität Bayreuth) reviews the Handbook of Biodegradable Polymers: Isolation, Synthesis, Characterization and Applications.
Armadillos and spacecraft: new polymeric materials for thermal protection
The novel paradigm of flexible thermal protection systems based on elastomeric ablative materials is presented.
Polymers in Boston at the 2013 MRS Fall Meeting
Polymer scientists at the 2013 MRS Fall meeting in Boston brought another year of materials science research to a close with a bang.
Book review: Fundamental Principles of Polymeric Materials, 3rd Edition
Michael R. Buchmeiser, Professor of Macromolecular Compounds and Fiber Chemistry at the University of Stuttgart, reviews the latest edition of this book.
Carbon dioxide responsive polymers
An overview of recent progress in the field of CO2-responsive polymers is given including a detailed discussion about challenging research aspects.
Conjugated Polymers via Direct-Arylation Polycondensation
Conjugated Polymers are synthesized via site-selective direct-arylation polycondensation reaction.
Computational Study of ICAR Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization
A computational study of continuous activator regeneration atom transfer radical polymerization is discussed.