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Precision Polymers: Advances in Synthesis, Structural Engineering, and Functional Optimization 精密聚合物：合成、结构工程和功能优化方面的进展

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Progress in Polymer Science Pub Date : 2025-09-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2025.102030

Zhanhui Gan, Jinming Liu, Zhuoqi Xu, Shuai Jia, Xue-Hui Dong

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Adding Machine Learning to the Polymer Reaction Engineering Toolbox 将机器学习添加到聚合物反应工程工具箱

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Progress in Polymer Science Pub Date : 2025-09-25 DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2025.102029

Kiarash Farajzadehahary, Shaghayegh Hamzehlou, Nicholas Ballard

{"title":"Adding Machine Learning to the Polymer Reaction Engineering Toolbox","authors":"Kiarash Farajzadehahary, Shaghayegh Hamzehlou, Nicholas Ballard","doi":"10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2025.102029","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2025.102029","url":null,"abstract":"Mathematical modeling has long played a crucial role in the development of macromolecular systems, offering a framework for designing polymeric materials to achieve specific targets. Traditionally, these models have been grounded in first-principles knowledge of the underlying physical and chemical processes. However, in recent years, data-driven approaches, particularly those based on machine learning (ML), have gained significant traction. Unlike conventional models, which are constrained by predefined assumptions, ML models offer greater flexibility, which can have both positive and negative consequences. On the positive side, the flexibility of machine learning models makes them particularly useful for analyzing complex systems, such as those common to polymeric materials, which are often challenging to fully capture with traditional approaches. However, a well-known drawback is that their lack of physical grounding can sometimes result in unrealistic predictions. In this review, recent advances in the use of machine learning in the field of polymer reaction engineering are discussed, with a particular focus on how to incorporate the strengths of both first-principles and data-driven mathematical models. The review begins with an overview of the key machine learning techniques currently available and then explores specific scenarios where their application has proven beneficial in modelling of polymeric systems. Following an in-depth discussion of the state-of-the-art with respect to polymer reaction engineering applications, the article concludes with a perspective on the future of this nascent field, outlining key challenges and opportunities for further research.","PeriodicalId":413,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Polymer Science","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":27.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145134552","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Recent progress and trends in developing polymer ferroelectrics 聚合物铁电材料的研究进展及趋势

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Progress in Polymer Science Pub Date : 2025-09-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2025.102028

Fan Ye , Satoshi Aya , Mingjun Huang

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Towards the next development of vitrimers: Recent key topics for the practical application and understanding of the fundamental physics 玻璃体的下一个发展：基础物理的实际应用和理解的最新关键主题

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Progress in Polymer Science Pub Date : 2025-09-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2025.102026

Mikihiro Hayashi , Ralm G. Ricarte

{"title":"Towards the next development of vitrimers: Recent key topics for the practical application and understanding of the fundamental physics","authors":"Mikihiro Hayashi , Ralm G. Ricarte","doi":"10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2025.102026","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2025.102026","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Vitrimers have emerged as an innovative class of functional cross-linked polymers, providing recyclability, healability, and post-cured malleability without distinct flow. These features are attributed to the relaxation and diffusion of network strands through associative bond exchanges within the network. Significant progress has been made in investigating the chemical library and new functionalities, along with comprehensive studies on fundamental physics, including relaxation and rheological characteristics. Despite a rapid increase in research publications over the past decade, critical challenges remain in practical applications, particularly regarding preparation protocols, control of physical properties, and the development of analytical techniques. Unlike existing reviews focusing on vitrimer design and basic features, this article highlights recent crucial topics, such as vitrimer transformation from commodity polymers, the trade-off between processability and mechanical performance, and the control/analysis of stress relaxation time and topology freezing temperature, and an understanding of rheological properties, based on experimental, simulation, and theoretical studies. The transformation using commodity polymers could introduce a novel upcycling technique. The trade-off issues propose unique vitrimer designs utilizing phase-separated structures and post-molding curing. Moreover, given the strong correlation between relaxation/rheological properties and processability/recyclability/healability, their control and analysis are vital for both foundational physics and practical applications. Throughout the article, we provide insights and pose new open questions for the next development of vitrimer materials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":413,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Polymer Science","volume":"170 ","pages":"Article 102026"},"PeriodicalIF":26.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145084217","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Hierarchically structured materials derived from synthetic polymers: design and bulk self-assembly strategies 合成聚合物衍生的分层结构材料：设计和批量自组装策略

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Progress in Polymer Science Pub Date : 2025-09-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2025.102027

Xiaowei Fu , Jae-Man Park , Ruiqi Liang , Yazhen Xue , Mingjiang Zhong

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Review of enhancing thermal conductivity in polymer-based dielectrics as passive components 聚合物基介电体作为被动元件增强导热性的研究进展

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Progress in Polymer Science Pub Date : 2025-09-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2025.102025

Xiangyan Yu , Qichen Zhou , Dimitrios G. Papageorgiou , Han Zhang , Haixue Yan , Michael J. Reece , Minhao Yang , Emiliano Bilotti

{"title":"Review of enhancing thermal conductivity in polymer-based dielectrics as passive components","authors":"Xiangyan Yu , Qichen Zhou , Dimitrios G. Papageorgiou , Han Zhang , Haixue Yan , Michael J. Reece , Minhao Yang , Emiliano Bilotti","doi":"10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2025.102025","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2025.102025","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Polymer dielectrics play a pivotal role in modern electronic applications, including oscillators, resonant circuits, electronic filters, and energy storage systems. However, the relentless pursuit of higher power densities and operating frequencies in next-generation electronics has led to exponential growth in heat generation. Conventional polymer dielectrics, with their inherently low thermal conductivity (< 0.5 W·m<sup>−1</sup>·K<sup>−1</sup>), struggle to dissipate this accumulated heat efficiently, leading to elevated operating temperatures and increased risk of premature dielectric breakdown. To ensure long-term stability and reliability in high-performance electronic systems, a fundamental understanding of heat transfer mechanisms and dielectric behaviour in polymers is essential. Furthermore, novel material‐design approaches are needed to boost dielectric performance and thermal conductivity in tandem, allowing polymer dielectrics to fulfil the exacting demands of next-generation passive components.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":413,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Polymer Science","volume":"169 ","pages":"Article 102025"},"PeriodicalIF":26.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145043514","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Thiol-epoxy ‘click’ reaction in polymer synthesis 聚合物合成中的硫醇-环氧“点击”反应

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Progress in Polymer Science Pub Date : 2025-09-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2025.102022

Anzar Khan

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Ring-opening polymerization of N-carboxyanhydrides: An efficient approach toward peptides, peptoids, and functional materials n -羧基氢化物开环聚合：多肽、类肽和功能材料的有效途径

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Progress in Polymer Science Pub Date : 2025-08-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2025.102013

Pengyu Song , Jiachen Lv , Chun Yang , Qianxi Gu , Shangning Liu , Yuanzu Zhang , Wenli Wang , Yunqing Zhu , Jianzhong Du

{"title":"Ring-opening polymerization of N-carboxyanhydrides: An efficient approach toward peptides, peptoids, and functional materials","authors":"Pengyu Song , Jiachen Lv , Chun Yang , Qianxi Gu , Shangning Liu , Yuanzu Zhang , Wenli Wang , Yunqing Zhu , Jianzhong Du","doi":"10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2025.102013","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2025.102013","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Polypeptides, as one of the most remarkable biomacromolecules in nature, possess immense application potential due to their protein-mimetic architectures. Since the discovery of <em>N</em>-carboxyanhydride (NCA) monomers in the early 20th century, these cyclic derivatives have revolutionized polypeptide synthesis by overcoming the inherent challenges in amino acid polycondensation. NCA remains an active research frontier in polymer science and materials engineering. In this review we critically summarize recent advances in NCA-based polymerization strategies. We first highlight ring-opening polymerization approaches, followed by an in-depth discussion on copolymerization systems with emphasis on monomer compatibility. As molecular assembly serves as the critical bridge connecting polymer synthesis to functional applications, we subsequently analyze various self-assembly mechanisms of NCA-derived polypeptides, with a focus on elucidating the driving forces underlying different supramolecular architectures. Furthermore, we comprehensively overview the emerging functional applications of these polypeptide materials across biomedical and nanotechnology domains. We critically analyze persistent challenges while charting emergent research frontiers in this field. This review not only consolidates the recent progress in NCA polymerization but also provides mechanistic insights into molecular assembly and a roadmap for advancing functional polypeptide materials in next-generation applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":413,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Polymer Science","volume":"169 ","pages":"Article 102013"},"PeriodicalIF":26.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144920853","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Chemical structure design for eco-friendly dielectric polymer materials 环保介质高分子材料的化学结构设计

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Progress in Polymer Science Pub Date : 2025-08-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2025.102014

Baoquan Wan , Jun-Wei Zha , Zhi-Min Dang

{"title":"Chemical structure design for eco-friendly dielectric polymer materials","authors":"Baoquan Wan , Jun-Wei Zha , Zhi-Min Dang","doi":"10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2025.102014","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2025.102014","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Environmentally friendly dielectric polymer materials that can subjectively adapt to environmental changes and self-restore mechanical and electrical insulation properties continue to emerge. These adaptive systems are expected to revolutionize the development of smart grids, power electronic systems, and other fields. We will present a new trend emerging in environmentally friendly dielectric design that utilizes reversible chemistry (both non-covalent and covalent) to control reactions originating at the most fundamental (molecular) level. Dielectrics designed with this molecular structure will be able to heal or recycle themselves on a macroscopic scale as a result of changes in the molecular structure of the material (i.e., rearrangement or reorganization of polymer components or aggregates). However, the ability to design the molecular structure and ensure the original excellent properties of the dielectric is of interest to researchers. This review will summarize the challenges and opportunities in chemical structure modification with respect to the needs of dielectric application scenarios and specific examples. Furthermore, it will guide the design and preparation of environmentally friendly dielectrics and promote the development of interdisciplinary research between high-voltage insulation technology and polymer chemistry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":413,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Polymer Science","volume":"169 ","pages":"Article 102014"},"PeriodicalIF":26.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144920855","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Research progress on conjugated carbonyl polymer electrodes for organic lithium batteries 有机锂电池共轭羰基聚合物电极研究进展

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Progress in Polymer Science Pub Date : 2025-08-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2025.102012

Xi Chen, Jiahao Yao, Yong Lu, Yixin Li, Zhenhua Yan, Kai Zhang, Jun Chen

{"title":"Research progress on conjugated carbonyl polymer electrodes for organic lithium batteries","authors":"Xi Chen, Jiahao Yao, Yong Lu, Yixin Li, Zhenhua Yan, Kai Zhang, Jun Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2025.102012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2025.102012","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Conjugated carbonyl polymers (CCPs) have emerged as a promising class of organic electrode materials for high-performance organic lithium batteries, offering unique advantages such as structural versatility, tunable electrochemical properties, sustainability, and high theoretical capacity. These materials address key limitations of traditional inorganic electrodes, including resource scarcity and environmental concerns. Their conjugated π-systems enhance electron transport, and polymerised structures improve anti-dissolution and thermal stability. However, challenges such as low conductivity, limited carbonyl utilization, high synthesis costs, and compatibility issues with existing battery systems hinder their practical application. This review comprehensively summarizes the research progress of CCPs in organic lithium batteries, focusing on strategies to optimize their structure and performance through molecular engineering, morphology control, composite synthesis, and electrode fabrication. It analyzes the fundamental relationships between molecular structure, electrochemical performance, and practical applicability, highlighting advancements in enhancing conductivity, cycle stability, and rate capability. Furthermore, the review discusses current challenges, including cost reduction of synthesis, improvement of structural stability, and optimisation of interfaces, alongside potential solutions and future research directions. By integrating insights from computational simulations, experimental studies, and practical application considerations, this work underscores the potential of CCPs to advance next-generation high-energy-density, sustainable organic lithium batteries, paving the way for their broader adoption in energy storage technologies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":413,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Polymer Science","volume":"168 ","pages":"Article 102012"},"PeriodicalIF":26.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144819395","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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