Polyurethanes (PUs) are a class of versatile materials with great potential for use in different
applications, especially based on their structure–property relationships. Their specific …

Plastics have numerous properties that render them superior to other materials in many
applications. Since the past 50 years, the use of plastics has dramatically increased in our …

This review article aims to summarize the potential of using renewable natural resources,
such as lignin and tannin, in the preparation of NIPUs for wood adhesives. Polyurethanes …

Current progress in understanding the dynamics of associating polymers is reviewed, with
examples including both ionic and hydrogen bonding associations. A particular emphasis is …

The advances in understanding the dynamics of both the physically and chemically
reversible networks are summarized from a rheological perspective. The focus is placed on …

The impact of polymer architecture on network dynamics and self-healing is presented using
bottlebrushes containing side chains that are end-functionalized with 2-ureido-4 [1 H] …

Molecular dynamics simulations with generic bead–spring models have been instrumental
in revealing the molecular-scale behavior that underlies structure–property relationships of …

Elastomeric coatings are being advocated as excellent retrofit materials for strategic
applications, particularly for blast mitigation and ballistic protection. Polyurea, an elastomer …

Shape memory polymers (SMP) can be deformed to a stable, temporary shape and
recovered to their original shape by applying a stimulus. These networks rely on the …

While nature extensively uses electrostatic bonding between oppositely charged polymers
to assemble and stabilize materials, harnessing these interactions in synthetic systems has …