The width and shape of molecular weight distributions can significantly affect the properties
of polymeric materials and thus are key parameters to control. This mini-review aims to …

Polymers with precisely defined monomeric sequences present an exquisite tool for
controlling material properties by harnessing both the robustness of synthetic polymers and …

The ideal of living polymerization has defined research in polymer chemistry over the past
50 years. In this Perspective, we present the case that this concept has enabled the …

Unlike natural macromolecules (eg, nucleic acids and proteins) possessing precisely
defined molar mass, chain sequence, chirality, and topology, synthetic polymers are typically …

In the last decade, the field of sequence‐defined polymers and related ultraprecise,
monodisperse synthetic macromolecules has grown exponentially. In the early stage, mainly …

Precise oligomeric materials constitute a growing area of research with implications for
various applications as well as fundamental studies. Notably, this field of science which can …

This work describes the first rigorous example of a single-component block copolymer
system forming unconventional spherical phases. A library of discrete block polymers with …

Molecular weight distribution plays an important role by giving specific properties to
polymeric materials. Despite the recent progress in controlled/“living” radical polymerization …

The breadth and the shape of molecular weight distributions can significantly influence
fundamental polymer properties that are critical for various applications. However, current …

Here we report a simple and versatile batch methodology to tailor polymer dispersity utilizing
PET-RAFT polymerization. By mixing two chain transfer agents (CTAs) possessing different …