Conspectus The preparation of discrete and well-defined polymers is an emerging strategy
for emulating the remarkable precision achieved by macromolecular synthesis in nature …

Synthetic polymers have been extensively used in biomedical fields for imaging and
therapeutic purposes. These macromolecular nanomedicines have shown unique …

Discrete polymers offer an excellent platform for comprehending the interplay between
precise chain structures, distinctive self‐assembly behavior, and functional applications …

As the complexity of polymer structure grows, so do the challenges for developing an
accurate understanding of their structure–property relationships. Here, the synthesis of …

The glass transition of branched polymers is determined by multiple structural parameters
that dictate their inter-and intramolecular interactions, and ultimately, their molecular packing …

Rational approaches to impart a robust organic interface on nanoparticle (NP) surfaces for
increasing the NP stability and repulsion are critical for advancing nanocomposite-based …

Development of nucleic acids containing unnatural moieties has expanded the scope of
genetic materials, and modifications of nucleobases have been extensively explored and …

The development of metal-free magnetic resonance imaging agents demands precise
control over molecular architecture to achieve optimal performance. Current fluorine-based …

The glass transition temperature (Tg) is a crucial property of polymers, determining their
processing and application temperature range. In this work, the glass transition and …

The synthesis of bottlebrush polymers with topologically precise and fully discrete structures
is reported. Key features of the synthesis include the combination of scalable synthesis and …