Unlike their more common linear counterparts, cyclic polymers have a ring-like structure and
a lack of chain ends. Because of their topology, cyclic polymers exhibit a unique set of …

Since the time first synthetic macrocycles were observed as academic curiosities, great
advances have been made. Thanks to the development of controlled polymerization …

Cyclic polymers attract attention because of their endless structure and unique properties,
which differ from the linear analogs. However, the synthesis of cyclic polymers is difficult and …

Cyclic polymers with a ring-like topology and no chain ends are a unique class of
macromolecules. In the past several decades, significant advances have been made to …

Cyclic polymers present a topology that differ significantly from their linear counterparts due
to their circular structure and therefore, the lack of chain ends. These simple characteristics …

The exploration of macromolecular topology provides common ground amongst chemists,
material scientists, mathematicians, and artists. Fascinating polymer architectures, ranging …

Cyclic brush (cb) copolymers that are composed of a cyclic core densely grafted with
radiating polymer brushes have emerged recently as innovative materials for both …

Grafting synthetic polymers to inorganic and organic surfaces to yield polymer “brushes” has
represented a revolution in many fields of materials science. Polymer brushes provide …

The unique material properties of cyclic polymers have made them attractive biomaterials,
prompting the need for more efficient cyclization protocols. Due to their chemical versatility …

Abstract B (C 6 F 5) 3 is a strong electrophilic catalyst that promote the ring-opening
polymerization of a number of epoxides via the formation of zwitterionic growing chains …