Reversible covalent polymers are able to change their bond arrangement and structure via
reversible reaction triggered by external stimuli including heating, light and pH, while …

Reversible deactivation radical polymerization (RDRP) provides unprecedented control over
polymer composition, size, functionality, and topology. Various materials, such as linear …

Compared with thermoplastic polymers, thermoset polymers are difficult to recycle because
they can not be remolded once cured and often do not decompose under mild conditions …

Polymers and polymer composites are susceptible to premature failure due to the formation
of cracks and microcracks during their service time. Evolution of cracks and microcracks …

Nitroxide-mediated polymerization (NMP) is a controlled/living radical polymerization
(CLRP) technique that enables the design of well-defined, functional and complex …

The development and characterization of self-healing synthetic polymeric materials have
been inspired by biological systems in which damage triggers an autonomic healing …

The recent research on dynamic covalent polymers is reviewed. These polymers exhibit
dynamic features originating in the reversibility of dynamic covalent bonds. The main body of …

Recent advances in polymer and materials chemistry have led to the development of
materials that exhibit the ability to undergo repair. Depending on the structure and chemical …

Smart materials with the ability to repair themselves have been the focus of different fields of
science and engineering. This mini-review provides an insight into the rapidly expanding …

Nitroxides are a versatile class of stable free radicals that have long established themselves
in a wide range of applications. Their incorporation into macromolecular architectures has …