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New work highlights the unique effects that arise from incorporation of anion-binding moieties into polymeric systems.
Researchers from the ETH Zurich present a novel synthesis method that leads to thermally stable dendronized polymers with aromatic dendrons.
A symmetric triblock copolymer based on telechelic poly(propylene oxide) and end-functionalized ionic liquids is multi-stimuli responsive.
Nominations for the third Polymer International – IUPAC Award, celebrating the achievements of young researchers in the polymer community, will close on October the 31st.
Surface patterning using conjugated polymers is set to take off, according to a review by Chinese scientists.
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Sumit Chaudhary and co-workers from Iowa State University demonstrate that design optimization of the textured substrate leads to polymer-based solar cells that allow efficient light trapping without compromising the electrical characteristics.
New special issue on cutting edge developments in the field of polymer reaction engineering.
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