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

We survey progress in the development of the processes for radical-promoted single-unit
monomer insertion (SUMI) or reversible deactivation radical addition (RDRA), focussing on …

Sequence-controlled polymers are an emerging class of synthetic polymers with a regulated
sequence of monomers. In the past decade, tremendous progress has been made in the …

Incorporating temperature-and air-stable organic radical species into molecular designs is a
potentially advantageous means of controlling the properties of electronic materials …

Intermolecular charge transport through π-conjugated molecules plays an essential role in
biochemical redox processes and energy storage applications. In this work, we observe …

Synthesis of sequence-defined monodisperse π-conjugated polymers with versatile
backbones remains a substantial challenge. Here we report the development of an …

A fundamental endeavour in macromolecular science is the control of molecular-level
complexity, including molecular weight distribution, end groups and architecture. Since the …

The regulation of polymer topology and the precise control over the monomer sequence is
crucial and challenging in polymer science. Herein, we report an efficient solution-phase …

Conjugated polymers with excellent optoelectronic properties, easy processability, and
flexible physical properties are versatile in various applications. In recent years, the precise …

The development of next-generation organic electronic materials critically relies on
understanding structure-function relationships in conjugated polymers. However, unlocking …