A unique zig-zag banded morphology poly (ε-caprolactone)(PCL), crystallized at high T c=
46–47° C and confined in thin films (< 1 μm), is found to be assembled of parallel cogrowth …

Abstract Poly (dimethylsiloxane)(PDMS) has emerged as a promising polymer for fabricating
optical waveguides. Its optical transparency, stretchability, flexibility, biocompatibility, and …

Lamellar assembly in unusual sector-face PLLA spherulites from crystallization of poly (l-
lactic acid)(PLLA) diluted with amorphous poly (methyl methacrylate)(PMMA). The growth …

Despite excruciating attempts by polymer physicists in last several decades, lamellar
assembly in ring-banded spherulites (RBSs) is still an unsolved and highly debated puzzle …

The problem of plastic waste in the environment calls for the development of new polymeric
materials designed specifically for easy recycling at the end of their life cycle. Herein, a …

Abstract Poly (ethylene succinate)(PESu), upon crystallization with a morphology‐
modulating diluent and at low degree of supercooling, forms peculiarly novel sector‐face …

Semiconducting polymer nanoparticles (Pdots) are rapidly gaining popularity as bright
fluorescent material owing to their superior per-particle brightness, large absorption cross …

Investigations of a number of photochemical cross-linking reactions are reported for the
preparation of functional polymeric materials. Reactions that require constant inputs of light …