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Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics presents new and exciting developments in the synthesis and properties of precision polymers, guest-edited by Michael R. Buchmeiser.
Polyolefin catalysis and materials: a special issue dedicated to Prof. Minoru Terano
Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, on the occasion of Prof. Minoru Terano’s 60th birthday, has published a special issue on the continuing innovation in polyolefin catalysis and materials.
Functionalizing microstructuring surfaces without distortion
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Clay: cost-effective nanofiller for advanced polymeric composites
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A smart polymer kit for composing tailored novel materials
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Characterization and standarization of polysaccharide biocatalysis
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One-pot multicomponent system: Incorporating organic reactions into controlled polymerization
Lei Tao demonstrates the opportunities provided by one-pot multicomponent systems for the synthesis of functional polymeric materials.
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The aging and properties of historical rubber ornaments are investigated using non-destructive methods.
Graeme Moad on the status of the RAFT dilemma
Developments in understanding the mechanism and kinetics of dithiobenzoate-mediated RAFT polymerization from 2006 to 2013 are critically assessed.
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