The advancement of polymer science embraces the invention of molecular constructs that
provide functional applications. As a result, the development of novel methodologies for the …

Precise control of molecular hierarchical organization has endowed biological systems with
unique functions, which inspires great efforts in the synthesis of artificial mimics. Polymeric …

With the increasing appeal of nanotechnology, there is a demand for development of
synthetic techniques for the fabrication of nano-sized objects that allow for precise size …

In this review we outline the various methods that have been explored to synthesize
architecturally defined nanoparticles from discrete polymer chains, summarize the methods …

The recent ability to manipulate and visualize single atoms at atomic level has given rise to
modern bottom-up nanotechnology. Similar exquisite degree of control at the individual …

Self-assembly of random copolymers has attracted considerable attention recently. In this
feature article, we highlight the use of random copolymers to prepare nanostructures with …

Single-chain polymer nanoparticles (SCNPs) are a well-defined and uniquely sized class of
polymer nanoparticles. The advances in polymer science over the past decades have …

The present feature article highlights the preparation of polymeric nanoparticles and initial
attempts towards mimicking the structure of natural biomacromolecules by single chain …

We present an elegant approach for fabricating polymeric nanoparticles via the reversible
noncovalent intramolecular cross-linking of single polymer chains. By protecting the well …

Preparation of multifunctional and well-defined macromolecules requires a smart selection
of the most suitable controlled polymerization technique in combination with appropriate …