Research Articles
Fireproofing the Future: A Light-Powered Revolution in Polymer Science
Discover how visible-light-driven post-functionalization is creating fire-resistant polymers through sustainable chemistry.
The Next Polymer Revolution: A Century of Science and Its Exciting Future
Exploring the PMSE Centennial celebration and the future frontiers of polymer science, including AI-driven discovery and sustainable materials.
The Language of Polymers: How IUPAC Brings Order to the World of Plastics
Explore how IUPAC's Purple Book standardizes polymer terminology and nomenclature, creating a universal language for materials science.
The Hidden Dance of Polymer Chains: How Molecular Twists Turn Down the Heat
Discover how polymer chain rotation acts as a molecular switch for thermal conductivity, enabling smart materials for advanced energy conversion and thermal management.
The Shape-Shifters Among Us: The Secret Life of Plastics
Discover the fascinating world of polymers and their shape-shifting abilities that are revolutionizing materials science and technology.
The Living Polymer Revolution: Crafting Materials with Precision
Explore the revolutionary world of living polymerization, from its accidental discovery to cutting-edge applications in medicine, electronics, and sustainable technologies.
The Science of Tomorrow's Materials: Breakthroughs from the Pacific Polymer Conference
Exploring the groundbreaking polymer research presented at the Second Pacific Polymer Conference in 1991, including gas permeability breakthroughs and future applications.
One Chromophore to Rule Them All: The Simple Secret Behind Smarter Polymers
Discover how single-chromophore polymers are revolutionizing materials science with white-light emission and hour-long afterglow capabilities.
Invisible Scaffolds: The Rise of Backbone-Degradable Polymer Coatings
Discover how revolutionary backbone-degradable polymers created through chemical vapor deposition are transforming medical implants and temporary biomedical applications.
The Plastic Paradox: Scientific Challenges on the Path to Sustainable Polymers
Exploring the scientific frontier of sustainable polymeric materials and the challenges in creating eco-friendly plastic alternatives.