Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
63(12)
Published: Dec. 29, 2023
Abstract
Polymerization‐induced
self‐assembly
(PISA)
combines
polymerization
and
in
situ
of
block
copolymers
one
system
has
become
a
widely
used
method
to
prepare
copolymer
nanoparticles
at
high
concentrations.
The
persistence
polymers
the
environment
poses
huge
threat
ecosystem
represents
significant
waste
resources.
There
is
an
urgent
need
develop
novel
chemical
approaches
synthesize
degradable
polymers.
To
meet
with
this
demand,
it
crucial
install
degradability
into
PISA
nanoparticles.
Most
recently,
have
been
synthesized
by
introducing
degradation
mechanisms
either
shell‐forming
or
core‐forming
blocks.
This
Minireview
summarizes
development
PISA,
including
shell‐degradable,
core‐degradable,
all‐degradable
Future
will
benefit
from
expansion
techniques
new
adaptation
high‐throughput
for
both
syntheses
studies.
ACS Central Science,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
6(8), P. 1317 - 1340
Published: July 16, 2020
As
the
breadth
of
radical
chemistry
grows,
new
means
to
promote
and
regulate
single-electron
redox
activities
play
increasingly
important
roles
in
driving
modern
synthetic
innovation.
In
this
regard,
photochemistry
electrochemistry-both
considered
as
niche
fields
for
decades-have
seen
an
explosive
renewal
interest
recent
years
gradually
have
become
a
cornerstone
organic
chemistry.
Outlook
article,
we
examine
current
state-of-the-art
areas
electrochemistry
photochemistry,
well
nascent
area
electrophotochemistry.
These
techniques
employ
external
stimuli
activate
molecules
imbue
privileged
control
reaction
progress
selectivity
that
is
challenging
traditional
chemical
methods.
Thus,
they
provide
alternative
entries
known
reactive
intermediates
enable
distinct
strategies
were
previously
unimaginable.
Of
many
hallmarks,
electro-
are
often
classified
"green"
technologies,
promoting
reactions
under
mild
conditions
without
necessity
potent
wasteful
oxidants
reductants.
This
reviews
most
growth
these
with
special
emphasis
on
conceptual
advances
given
rise
enhanced
accessibility
tools
trade.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
7(20)
Published: Aug. 26, 2020
Abstract
The
development
of
advanced
materials
based
on
well‐defined
polymeric
architectures
is
proving
to
be
a
highly
prosperous
research
direction
across
both
industry
and
academia.
Controlled
radical
polymerization
techniques
are
receiving
unprecedented
attention,
with
reversible‐deactivation
chain
growth
procedures
now
routinely
leveraged
prepare
exquisitely
precise
polymer
products.
Reversible
addition‐fragmentation
transfer
(RAFT)
powerful
protocol
within
this
domain,
where
the
unique
chemistry
thiocarbonylthio
(TCT)
compounds
can
harnessed
control
vinyl
polymers.
With
intense
recent
focus
RAFT,
new
strategies
for
initiation
external
have
emerged
that
paving
way
preparing
polymers
demanding
applications.
In
work,
cutting‐edge
innovations
in
RAFT
opening
up
technique
broader
suite
researchers
explored.
Emerging
activating
TCTs
surveyed,
which
providing
access
into
traditionally
challenging
environments
polymerization.
latest
advances
future
perspectives
applying
RAFT‐derived
also
shared,
goal
convey
rich
potential
an
ever‐expanding
range
high‐performance
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(20)
Published: March 4, 2022
Abstract
Driven
by
the
development
of
new
functional
inks,
inkjet‐printed
electronics
has
achieved
several
milestones
upon
moving
from
integration
simple
electronic
elements
(e.g.,
temperature
and
pressure
sensors,
RFID
antennas,
etc.)
to
high‐tech
applications
(e.g.
in
optoelectronics,
energy
storage
harvesting,
medical
diagnosis).
Currently,
inkjet
printing
techniques
are
limited
spatial
resolution
higher
than
micrometers,
which
sets
a
redhibitorythreshold
for
miniaturization
many
that
require
controlled
organization
constituents
at
nanometer
scale.
In
this
Review,
we
present
physico‐chemical
concepts
equipment
constraints
underpinning
limit
describe
contributions
molecular,
supramolecular,
nanomaterials‐based
approaches
their
circumvention.
Based
on
these
considerations,
propose
future
trajectories
improving
inkjet‐printing
will
be
driven
supported
breakthroughs
coming
chemistry.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58(11), P. 4844 - 4851
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
This
perspective
presents
the
latest
advancements
in
selective
polymerization
pathways
advanced
oxidation
processes
(AOPs)
for
removal
of
featured
organic
pollutants
wastewater.
In
radical-based
homogeneous
reactions,
SO4•
–-based
systems
exhibit
superior
oxidative
activity
toward
aromatics
with
electron-donating
substituents
via
single
electron
transfer
and
radical
adduct
formation
(RAF).
The
produced
cations
subsequently
undergo
coupling
reactions
to
produce
polymers.
For
•OH-based
oxidation,
metal
ions
facilitate
production
monomer
radicals
RAF.
Additionally,
heterogeneous
catalysts
can
mediate
both
persulfate
activation
without
generating
inorganic
radicals.
Metal-based
will
a
direct
pathway
polymerization.
contrast,
carbon-based
induce
low-molecular-weight
oligomers
(≤4
units)
an
process.
comparison
mineralization,
remarkably
reduce
peroxide
usage,
quickly
separate
from
aqueous
phase,
generate
polymeric
byproducts.
Thus,
AOP-driven
hold
significant
promise
reducing
carbon
emission
realizing
recycling
water
treatment
processes.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(27), P. 18350 - 18359
Published: June 27, 2024
The
development
of
luminescent
materials
via
mechanochemistry
embodies
a
compelling
yet
intricate
frontier
within
science.
Herein,
we
delineate
methodology
for
the
synthesis
brightly
polymers,
achieved
by
mechanochemical
coupling
aggregation-induced
emission
(AIE)
prefluorophores
with
generic
polymers.
An
array
AIE
moieties
tethered
to
2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl
(TEMPO)
radical
are
synthesized
as
prefluorophores,
which
initially
exhibit
weak
fluorescence
due
intramolecular
quenching.
Remarkably,
mechanical
these
macromolecular
radicals,
engendered
through
ball
milling
leads
substantial
augmentation
resultant
We
meticulously
evaluate
tunable
AIE-modified
encompassing
an
extensive
spectrum
from
visible
near-infrared
region.
This
study
elucidates
potential
such
in
stimuli-responsive
systems
focus
on
information
storage
and
encryption
displays.
By
circumventing
complexity
inherent
conventional
this
approach
contributes
paradigm
field
AIE-based
polymers
implications
advanced
technological
applications.
For
several
decades,
the
methodology
of
complete
destruction
organic
pollutants
via
oxidation,
i.e.,
mineralization,
has
been
rooted
in
real
water
treatment
applications.
Nevertheless,
this
industrially
accepted
protocol
is
far
from
sustainable
because
excessive
input
chemicals
and/or
energy
as
well
unregulated
carbon
emission.
Recently,
there
have
emerging
studies
on
removal
a
completely
different
pathway,
polymerization,
meaning
that
target
undergo
oxidative
polymerization
reactions
to
generate
polymeric
products.
These
collectively
shown
compared
conventional
mineralization
pathway
allows
more
efficient
pollutants,
largely
reduced
chemicals,
and
suppressed
In
review,
we
aim
provide
comprehensive
examination
fundamentals
process,
current
state-of-the-art
strategies
for
regulation
both
kinetic
thermodynamic
perspectives,
resource
recovery
formed
end,
limitations
process
pollutant
are
discussed,
with
perspectives
future
studies.
Hopefully,
review
could
not
only
critical
insight
advancement
polymerization-oriented
technologies
greener
manner
but
also
stimulate
paradigm
innovations
low-carbon
treatment.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
article
highlights
the
advancements
in
controlled
radical
polymerization
facilitated
by
three
external
regulations
of
oxygen,
light,
and
mechanical
force,
outlines
future
directions
polymerization.
Heterogeneous
persulfate-based
advanced
oxidation
processes
(PS-AOPs)
have
been
gaining
significant
attention
in
water/wastewater
treatment;
however,
the
elucidation
of
mechanisms
PS-AOPs
has
become
increasingly
complex
as
understanding
potential
reactive
pathways
expands
and
rigor
corresponding
characterizations
intensifies.
As
such,
accurately
illustrating
system
with
a
robust
convincing
methodology
is
crucial,
while
influence
substrates
must
not
be
overlooked.
In
this
Perspective,
established
techniques
critical
issues
are
systematically
compiled
to
serve
practical
guidelines.
Additionally,
newly
proposed
pathway,
direct
transfer
process
(DOTP),
discussed
comparison
conventional
mineralization
by
oxidative
species
(ROS)
PS-AOPs.
Overall,
investigation
PS-AOP
across
various
heterogeneous
systems
remains
contentious
calls
for
standardization,
which
work
aims
valuable
reference.
