Journal of Polymer Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 25, 2024
ABSTRACT
The
discovery
of
high‐performance
shape
memory
polymers
(SMPs)
with
enhanced
glass
transition
temperatures
(Tg)
is
paramount
importance
in
fields
such
as
geothermal
energy,
oil
and
gas,
aerospace,
other
high‐temperature
applications,
where
materials
are
required
to
exhibit
effect
at
extremely
conditions.
Here,
we
employ
a
novel
machine
learning
framework
that
integrates
transfer
variational
autoencoders
(VAE)
efficiently
explore
the
chemical
design
space
SMPs
identify
new
candidates
high
Tg
values.
We
systematically
investigate
different
latent
dimensions
on
VAE
model
performance.
Several
models
then
trained
predict
Tg.
find
SVM
demonstrates
highest
predictive
accuracy,
R
2
values
exceeding
0.87
mean
absolute
percentage
error
low
6.43%
test
set.
Through
systematic
molar
ratio
adjustments
VAE‐based
fingerprinting,
discover
SMP
between
190°C
200°C,
suitable
for
applications.
These
findings
underscore
effectiveness
combining
VAEs
discovery,
offering
scalable
efficient
method
identifying
tailored
thermal
properties.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 9, 2025
Machine
learning
is
increasingly
being
applied
in
polymer
chemistry
to
link
chemical
structures
macroscopic
properties
of
polymers
and
identify
patterns
the
that
help
improve
specific
properties.
To
facilitate
this,
a
dataset
needs
be
translated
into
machine
readable
descriptors.
However,
limited
inadequately
curated
datasets,
broad
molecular
weight
distributions,
irregular
configurations
pose
significant
challenges.
Most
off
shelf
mathematical
models
often
need
refinement
for
applications.
Addressing
these
challenges
demand
close
collaboration
between
chemists
mathematicians
as
must
formulate
research
questions
terms
while
are
required
refine
This
review
unites
both
disciplines
address
curation
hurdles
highlight
advances
synthesis
modeling
enhance
data
availability.
It
then
surveys
ML
approaches
used
predict
solid-state
properties,
solution
behavior,
composite
performance,
emerging
applications
such
drug
delivery
polymer-biology
interface.
A
perspective
field
concluded
importance
FAIR
(findability,
accessibility,
interoperability,
reusability)
integration
theory
discussed,
thoughts
on
machine-human
interface
shared.
Polymeric
membranes
have
been
widely
used
for
liquid
and
gas
separation
in
various
industrial
applications
over
the
past
few
decades
because
of
their
exceptional
versatility
high
tunability.
Traditional
trial-and-error
methods
material
synthesis
are
inadequate
to
meet
growing
demands
high-performance
membranes.
Machine
learning
(ML)
has
demonstrated
huge
potential
accelerate
design
discovery
membrane
materials.
In
this
review,
we
cover
strengths
weaknesses
traditional
methods,
followed
by
a
discussion
on
emergence
ML
developing
advanced
polymeric
We
describe
methodologies
data
collection,
preparation,
commonly
models,
explainable
artificial
intelligence
(XAI)
tools
implemented
research.
Furthermore,
explain
experimental
computational
validation
steps
verify
results
provided
these
models.
Subsequently,
showcase
successful
case
studies
emphasize
inverse
methodology
within
ML-driven
structured
framework.
Finally,
conclude
highlighting
recent
progress,
challenges,
future
research
directions
advance
next
generation
With
aim
provide
comprehensive
guideline
researchers,
scientists,
engineers
assisting
implementation
process.
Chemical Physics Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: Jan. 27, 2025
Macromolecular
self-assembly
is
essential
in
life
and
interfacial
science.
A
macromolecule
consisting
of
chemically
distinct
components
tends
to
self-assemble
a
selective
solvent
minimize
the
exposure
solvophobic
segments
medium
while
solvophilic
adopt
extended
conformations.
While
micelles
composed
linear
block
copolymers
represent
classic
examples
such
solution
assembly,
recent
interest
focuses
on
complex
macromolecules
with
nonlinear
architectures,
as
star,
graft,
bottlebrush.
Such
include
several
hundreds
polymer
chains
covalently
tied
core
backbone.
The
pre-programmed,
non-exchangeable
chain
arrangement
makes
huge
difference
their
self-assembly.
field
has
witnessed
tremendous
advances
synthetic
methodologies
construct
desired
leading
discoveries
exotic
behavior.
Thanks
rapid
evolution
computing
power,
computer
simulation
also
been
an
emerging
complementary
approach
for
understanding
association
mechanism
further
predicting
self-assembling
morphologies.
However,
simulating
architected
posed
challenge
number
objects
should
be
included
simulations.
Comparing
experimental
results
simulations
not
always
straightforward,
routes
well-defined
model
systems
systematically
controlled
structural
parameters
are
often
available.
In
this
manuscript,
we
propose
bridge
gap
between
experiments
macromolecules.
We
focus
key
articles
area
reporting
evidence
details
cover
literature.
start
discussing
applicable
investigate
across
multiple
levels
chemical
resolution
from
all-atom
particle
dynamics.
Then,
delve
into
topological
design,
synthesis,
macromolecules,
including
dendritic/star,
network,
graft/bottlebrush
polymers,
understand
architectural
effect
expand
our
discourse
embrace
toward
realizing
more
systems.
For
example,
presence
strong
Coulombic
interactions,
case
polyelectrolytes,
geometric
constraints,
other
solutions,
exemplified
by
inorganic
fillers,
introduced.
Finally,
challenges
perspectives
discussed
final
section
manuscript.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Reduction
of
ligand–surface
interactions
facilitated
motion
coordination
polymers
on
Cu(111).
STM
observations
over
a
range
temperatures
revealed
structure-dependent
vibrational
behavior
and
chain
modifications
at
the
single-molecule
level.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(22), P. 3125 - 3125
Published: Nov. 8, 2024
The
emergence
of
3D
and
4D
printing
has
transformed
the
field
polymer
composites,
facilitating
fabrication
complex
structures.
As
these
manufacturing
techniques
continue
to
progress,
integration
machine
learning
(ML)
is
widely
utilized
enhance
aspects
processes.
This
includes
optimizing
material
properties,
refining
process
parameters,
predicting
performance
outcomes,
enabling
real-time
monitoring.
paper
aims
provide
an
overview
recent
applications
ML
in
composites.
By
highlighting
intersection
technologies,
this
seeks
identify
existing
trends
challenges,
outline
future
directions.