Synthesis and Characterization of β-Myrcene-Styrene and β-Ocimene-Styrene Copolymers

Abstract

Front Cover: The image shows micro-phase separation in β-Ocimene–Styrene and β-Myrcene-Styrene copolymers, as studied in the article 2400641 by Carmine Capacchione, Finizia Auriemma, and co-workers. The tendency of styrene and terpene-rich sequences to give heterogeneities with correlation strength extending over 10–40 nm is outlined. The complex glass transition dynamics is also evidenced by the physical aging experienced by the amorphous phase in styrene-rich copolymers.