Design principles for intrinsically circular polymers with tunable properties

Production, use, and fate of all plastics ever made

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Plastic waste inputs from land into the ocean

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Predicted growth in plastic waste exceeds efforts to mitigate plastic pollution

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Sustainable polymers from renewable resources

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Life cycle assessment

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Chemical recycling to monomer for an ideal, circular polymer economy

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Strategies to reduce the global carbon footprint of plastics

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Chemical and biological catalysis for plastics recycling and upcycling

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Bio‐Sourced 4‐Aryl‐1,2‐Dithiolanes for Recyclable Poly(disulfide)s with High Performance

Zhu, T., Lei, R., Wang, B., Du, T., Xia, W., & Liu, Y. (2025) · Angewandte Chemie International Edition · doi:10.1002/anie.202503677 · Cited by 13

A hindered-urea vitrimer: recyclable for circular use and upcyclable for rechargeable batteries

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Accessing chemically recyclable polyamides via geminal dimethyl substitution

Chen, J.-H., Tu, Y., Yao, J.-R., Tang, X.-T., Xia, Y.-Y., Cai, Z., Zhang, Q., & Zhu, J. (2024) · Polymer · doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2024.126898 · Cited by 13

Positioning dynamic polymeric materials within the modern polymer economy: From application to recycling and circularity

Jiang, M., Mahmud, N., Koelbl, C. B., Herr, D., & Worch, J. C. (2024) · Journal of Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/pol.20230982 · Cited by 11

Tackling the Thermodynamic Stability of Low-Ceiling Temperature Polymers for the Preparation of Tough and Chemically Recyclable Thermoplastic Polyurethane-Urea Elastomers

Meyersohn, M. S., Block, A., Bates, F. S., & Hillmyer, M. A. (2024) · Macromolecules · doi:10.1021/acs.macromol.4c01431 · Cited by 11

Solvent‐Free Chemical Recycling of Polyesters and Polycarbonates by Magnesium‐Based Lewis Acid Catalyst

Zhao, W., Guo, Z., He, J., & Zhang, Y. (2024) · Angewandte Chemie · doi:10.1002/ange.202420688 · Cited by 11

En Route Toward Sustainable Polycarbonates via Large Cyclic Carbonates

Monica, F. D., Brandolese, A., Carmine, G. D., Selva, M., Fiorani, G., & Izzo, L. (2025) · ChemSusChem · doi:10.1002/cssc.202500030 · Cited by 12

Lifecycle of dynamic covalent polar-olefin macrocycles via entropy-driven ring-opening polymerization and closed-loop chemical recycling

Li, P., Li, C., Lei, M., Gu, R., Tian, H., & Qu, D. (2025) · National Science Review · doi:10.1093/nsr/nwaf484 · Cited by 13

Advancing plastic waste remediation: microbial enzyme-based degradation of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) for environmental sustainability

Dey, S., Rout, A. K., Ghosh, K., & Behera, B. K. (2025) · Biocatalysis and Biotransformation · doi:10.1080/10242422.2025.2566199 · Cited by 11

Chemically Recyclable Unnatural (1→6)-Polysaccharides from Cellulose-Derived Levoglucosenone and Dihydrolevoglucosenone

Mizukami, Y., Kakehi, Y., Li, F., Yamamoto, T., Tajima, K., Isono, T., & Satoh, T. (2024) · ACS Macro Letters · doi:10.1021/acsmacrolett.3c00720 · Cited by 10

Bio-based lactone acrylic plastics with performance and recyclability advantages

Gilsdorf, R. A., Chokkapu, E. R., Athaley, A., Uekert, T., Gowda, R. R., Singh, A., DesVeaux, J. S., Beckham, G. T., & Chen, E. Y. ‐. (2024) · Cell Reports Physical Science · doi:10.1016/j.xcrp.2024.101938 · Cited by 10

Tunable and Degradable Dynamic Thermosets from Compatibilized Polyhydroxyalkanoate Blends

Chen, L., Clarke, R. W., Rosetto, G., Xu, S. Q., Cywar, R. M., Kim, D. H., Hamernik, L. J., Haugen, S. J., Michener, W. E., Woodworth, S. P., et al. (2025) · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.5c00943 · Cited by 11

Crystallization/Precipitation Driven Nonequilibrium Ring‐Opening Polymerization of Thiovalerolactone Toward Closed‐Loop Recyclable Polythioester with Excellent Barrier Properties

Pei, W., Liu, Y., Qin, Y. F., Yuan, K., Li, S., Shen, Y., & Li, Z. (2025) · Angewandte Chemie International Edition · doi:10.1002/anie.202505104 · Cited by 11

Performance‐Advantaged Stereoregular Recyclable Plastics Enabled by Aluminum‐Catalytic Ring‐Opening Polymerization of Dithiolactone

Zhu, Y., Li, M., Wang, Y., Wang, X., & Tao, Y. (2023) · Angewandte Chemie · doi:10.1002/ange.202302898 · Cited by 10

Kinetic Monte Carlo Convergence Demands for Thermochemical Recycling Kinetics of Vinyl Polymers with Dominant Depropagation

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High- T g PLA copolymers via base-catalyzed transesterification of PLA with 2,5,7-trioxabicyclo[2.2.2]octan-6-one

Zhou, T., Guo, Y., Yang, C. B., Meng, X., Du, F., & Li, Z. (2023) · Polymer Chemistry · doi:10.1039/d3py01250f · Cited by 10

Ring‐Opening Copolymerization of Biorenewable δ‐Caprolactone with trans‐Hexahydro ‐(4,5)‐benzofuranone toward Closed‐Loop Recyclable Copolyesters and Their Application as Pressure‐Sensitive Adhesives†

Niu, H., Wang, L., Zhang, Z., Liu, Y., Shen, Y., & Li, Z. (2024) · Chinese Journal of Chemistry · doi:10.1002/cjoc.202400244 · Cited by 9

Implementing a sulfur-substitution approach toward a high-performance recyclable polythioester

Wang, S., Liu, L.-H., Li, K., Xiong, W., Fan, H.-Z., Cao, Q., Cai, Z., & Zhu, J. (2025) · Polymer Chemistry · doi:10.1039/d4py01425a · Cited by 9

Directional Depolymerization of Poly(ε‐caprolactone) with High Monomer Selectivity

Yang, R., Wei, W., Xu, G., Guo, X., & Wang, Q. (2025) · Angewandte Chemie International Edition · doi:10.1002/anie.202504819 · Cited by 9

A Polycondensation–depolymerization strategy enables closed-loop recyclable polyoxalates via ring-opening polymerization of six-membered cyclic oxalates

Liu, Y. A., Li, Z., Zhao, D., Shen, Y., & Li, Z. (2025) · Chemical Science · doi:10.1039/d5sc08361c · Cited by 10

Facile synthesis of eight-membered cyclic(ester-amide)s and their organocatalytic ring-opening polymerizations

Guo, Y.-T., Xiong, W. H., Shi, C., Du, F., & Li, Z. (2022) · Polymer Chemistry · doi:10.1039/d2py00683a · Cited by 9

Development of a functionalized polystyrene platform from packaging waste via Friedel-Craft acylation

Porcu, D., Carretti, E., Fontana, R., Chelazzi, D., & Bandelli, D. (2024) · European Polymer Journal · doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2024.113676 · Cited by 8

Polymer-based antimicrobial strategies for periodontitis

Chen, J., & Dong, S. (2025) · Frontiers in Pharmacology · doi:10.3389/fphar.2024.1533964 · Cited by 8

More than ring-strain: revisiting the definition of enthalpy in ring-opening polymerization

Nieboer, V., Wohlert, J., Olsén, P., & Odelius, K. (2025) · Faraday Discussions · doi:10.1039/d5fd00060b · Cited by 8

Dual Recycling of Depolymerization Catalyst and Biodegradable Polyester that Markedly Outperforms Polyolefins

Li, X., Clarke, R. W., An, H., Gowda, R. R., Jiang, J., Xu, T., & Chen, E. Y. ‐. (2023) · Angewandte Chemie · doi:10.1002/ange.202303791 · Cited by 8

One-pot upcycling strategy achieved in Bi-continuous thermal conductive polymer composites

Zhang, H., Jia, Y., Mao, Z., Li, G., Zhang, Z., Abidi, N., Lucia, L. A., & Zhang, J. (2023) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.138780 · Cited by 8

Closed-Loop Chemical Recycling of Polyamide Thermosets via Reversible Amidation

Ding, H., Jing, C., Guo, C., Zhu, T., & Zhang, K. (2025) · Macromolecules · doi:10.1021/acs.macromol.5c01250 · Cited by 7

Chemical Recycling of Poly(cyclohexene carbonate)s via Synergistic Catalysis

Yu, Y. H., Ren, B., Liu, Y., & Lu, X. (2024) · ACS Macro Letters · doi:10.1021/acsmacrolett.4c00372 · Cited by 7

Synthesis of Sulfur/Selenium-containing Polyester with Recyclability and Controllable Hydrophilicity and Glass Transition Temperature

Li, W., Pan, X., Zhu, J., & Zhang, Z. (2023) · Chinese Journal of Polymer Science · doi:10.1007/s10118-023-2994-3 · Cited by 7

Ring-Opening Polymerization of α-Diazo Lactones: Access to Diazo-Containing Polyesters and Their Post-Polymerization Modifications

Yu, L., Wang, Y., Zhou, Q., Wu, X., Yu, Z., Xu, Y., Li, Z., & Wang, J. (2024) · Macromolecules · doi:10.1021/acs.macromol.4c00750 · Cited by 8

Chemistry that allows plastic recycling

Guillaume, S. M. (2023) · Science · doi:10.1126/science.adh3072 · Cited by 6

Organocatalytic Ring-Opening (Co)polymerization of Six-Membered Monothiocarbonates for the Synthesis of Recyclable Poly(monothiocarbonate)s

Li, J., Zhang, Y., Li, Y., Zhang, C., & Zhang, X. (2025) · Macromolecules · doi:10.1021/acs.macromol.4c03028 · Cited by 6

Toward Non‐Isocyanate Polyurethanes: Green Synthesis Routes and Recycling Technologies

Qin, X., Wang, X., & Zhang, Z. (2025) · Chemistry - A European Journal · doi:10.1002/chem.202502319 · Cited by 6

Synthesis of recyclable polyesters via a cis -fused ring strategy

Gao, R., Liu, G., Zhang, Z., Yan, X., Tang, S., & Wang, B. (2025) · National Science Review · doi:10.1093/nsr/nwaf516 · Cited by 6

Converting Non‐strained γ‐Valerolactone and Derivatives into Sustainable Polythioesters via Isomerization‐driven Cationic Ring‐Opening Polymerization of Thionolactone Intermediate

Xia, Y., Yuan, P., Zhang, Y., Sun, Y., & Hong, M. (2023) · Angewandte Chemie · doi:10.1002/ange.202217812 · Cited by 6

Self‐Immolative Polymers Derived from Renewable Resources via Thiol–Ene Chemistry**

Deng, Z., & Gillies, E. R. (2024) · Angewandte Chemie International Edition · doi:10.1002/anie.202420054 · Cited by 6

Circularity in polydiketoenamine thermoplastics via control over reactive chain conformation

Demarteau, J., Epstein, A. R., Reed, L. J., Ciccia, N. R., Hartwig, J. F., Persson, K. A., & Helms, B. A. (2025) · Science Advances · doi:10.1126/sciadv.ads8444 · Cited by 6

Synergistic engineering of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) architecture and stereomicrostructure achieves enhanced material properties

Gace, M. T., Quinn, E. C., Shariatikia, F., Olmedo‐Martínez, J. L., Xu, S. Q., Müller, A. J., & Chen, E. Y. ‐. (2025) · Polymer Chemistry · doi:10.1039/d5py00691k · Cited by 5

Circular plastics technologies: depolymerization of polymers into parent monomers

Knauer, K. M., Higginson, C. J., Liang, Y., & Lee, M. (2023) · Physical Sciences Reviews · doi:10.1515/psr-2023-0014 · Cited by 6

Current Advances and Challenges in Chemical Recycling of Polymeric MaterialsPreprint

Kim, H. J. (2023) · Preprints.org · doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0427.v1 · Cited by 4

Synthesis of long-chain aliphatic poly(β-thioester)s via thiol-Michael polyaddition and their applications in noble metal recovery and information encryption

Li, S.-S., Pan, J., Chen, X.-L., Xu, J., Li, Z.-L., & Cheng, C. (2024) · European Polymer Journal · doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2024.113290 · Cited by 4

Designing truly sustainable polymers through an integrated three-pillar framework

Shi, C., Ge, Y., & Chen, E. Y. ‐. (2025) · One Earth · doi:10.1016/j.oneear.2025.101517 · Cited by 4

Circular polyester design by gem -heterodisubstitution: valerolactone-based polymers with high ductility and excellent strength

Pan, Y.-M., Li, X., Shang, W., & Xu, T. (2025) · Polymer Chemistry · doi:10.1039/d5py00022j · Cited by 4

Hybrid Monomer Design Synergizing Property Trade‐offs in Developing Polymers for Circularity and Performance

Shi, C., Reilly, L. T., & Chen, E. Y. ‐. (2023) · Angewandte Chemie · doi:10.1002/ange.202301850 · Cited by 4

Circular Polyesters Based on Lactones

Dong, R., Guo, J., Sun, H., & Xu, T. (2024) · ChemCatChem · doi:10.1002/cctc.202401319 · Cited by 5

Self‐Immolative Polymers Derived from Renewable Resources via Thiol–Ene Chemistry**

Deng, Z., & Gillies, E. R. (2024) · Angewandte Chemie · doi:10.1002/ange.202420054 · Cited by 4

Closed‐Loop Recycling of Mixed Plastics of Polyester and CO2‐Based Polycarbonate to a Single Monomer

Shi, C., Diment, W. T., & Chen, E. Y. ‐. (2024) · Angewandte Chemie · doi:10.1002/ange.202405083 · Cited by 3

A General and Mild Two‐Step Strategy Using Bioderived Diols and CO 2 for Chemically Recyclable Polycarbonates and Closed‐Loop CO 2 Fixation

Tian, J., Hadjichristidis, N., Wang, X., & Zhang, Z. (2025) · Angewandte Chemie · doi:10.1002/ange.202423162 · Cited by 3

Solventless, ambient-pressure production of bio-based lactones over earth-abundant, mixed metal oxide catalysts for circular polyesters

Kiani, D., Rosetto, G., Ibrahim, F., Bozkurt, Ö. D., Pal, A., Roijen, E. C. V., DesVeaux, J. S., Bare, S. R., Hermans, I., & Beckham, G. T. (2026) · Nature Communications · doi:10.1038/s41467-026-69362-8 · Cited by 3

Chemical recycling via precision depolymerization: fundamentals, design principles, and emerging frontiers for circular polymer systems

Ha, Y., Han, J., Hur, S. J., Choi, U. H., & Kim, H. J. (2026) · Macromolecular Research · doi:10.1007/s13233-026-00513-y · Cited by 3

A mechanistic understanding of how weak links enhance polymer recyclability uncovers emergent doping strategy

Eckstrom, F. D., Kozarekar, S. S., Chokkapu, E. R., Gace, M. T., Shaw, A., Broadbelt, L. J., & Chen, E. Y. ‐. (2026) · Chem Circularity · doi:10.1016/j.checir.2026.100078 · Cited by 3

Heteroatom Substitution Strategy Modulates Thermodynamics Towards Chemically Recyclable Polyesters and Monomeric Unit Sequence by Temperature Switching

Zhang, D., Wang, X., Zhang, Z., & Hadjichristidis, N. (2024) · Angewandte Chemie · doi:10.1002/ange.202402233 · Cited by 3

Renewable Fluorescent Liquid Crystal Elastomers for Potential Use in Temperature Indicator During Short-time Vaccine Transportation

Cong, X., Yang, C., Guo, D., & Guo, J. (2025) · Chinese Journal of Polymer Science · doi:10.1007/s10118-025-3305-y · Cited by 3

Redesigned Nylon 6 Variants with Enhanced Recyclability, Ductility, and Transparency

Tian, J., Liu, X., Ye, L., Zhang, Z., Quinn, E. C., Shi, C., Broadbelt, L. J., Marks, T. J., & Chen, E. Y. ‐. (2024) · Angewandte Chemie · doi:10.1002/ange.202320214 · Cited by 3

Resource Cycling: Application of Anaerobic Utilization Methods

Vikhareva, I. N., Aminova, G. K., & Mazitova, A. K. (2022) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su14159278 · Cited by 3

Enabling Closed‐Loop Circularity of “Non‐Polymerizable” α, β‐Conjugated Lactone Towards High‐Performance Polyester with the Assistance of Cyclopentadiene

Wu, X., Yang, C., Xi, J., Shi, C., Du, F., & Li, Z. (2024) · Angewandte Chemie · doi:10.1002/ange.202404179 · Cited by 2

Crystallization/Precipitation Driven Nonequilibrium Ring‐Opening Polymerization of Thiovalerolactone Toward Closed‐Loop Recyclable Polythioester with Excellent Barrier Properties

Pei, W., Liu, Y., Qin, Y. F., Yuan, K., Li, S., Shen, Y., & Li, Z. (2025) · Angewandte Chemie · doi:10.1002/ange.202505104 · Cited by 2

Effect of Side-Chain gem-dialkyl Substitution on the Crystallization of poly(δ-valerolactone): Competition between Steric Effects and Chain Flexibility

Sangroniz, L., Ramos, J., Vega, J. F., Li, X., Xu, T., Chen, E. Y. ‐., Müller, A. J., & Cavallo, D. (2025) · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.5c04491 · Cited by 2

Strong, Fully Recyclable, and Thermoplastic Ultrahigh-Molecular-Weight Poly(tetramethyl glycolide)

Sun, H. X., An, H., & Xu, T. (2025) · Macromolecules · doi:10.1021/acs.macromol.5c00841 · Cited by 2

Thermodynamics of Ring-Opening Polymerisation Informatics Collection (TROPIC): a database to enable polymer chemical recycling

Reese, R. M. R., Ganose, A. M., & Romain, C. (2025) · Faraday Discussions · doi:10.1039/d5fd00098j · Cited by 2

Levoglucosenone-derived monomers for sustainable polymers: From biomass conversion to functional materials

Wang, G., Ji, S., Li, Z.-C., & Shi, C. (2026) · Chinese Chemical Letters · doi:10.1016/j.cclet.2026.112581 · Cited by 2

Chemical Recycling of Polyester Wastes: Emerging Upcycling Technologies, Fundamental Mechanisms, Process Analysis, and Machine Learning

Xu, H., Guo, Y., Wang, Y., Miao, P., Xu, D., & Savage, P. E. (2026) · Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research · doi:10.1021/acs.iecr.6c02341 · Cited by 2

Synthesis and Characterization of α,ω‐Dihydroxy Telechelic and Star‐Shaped Poly(γ‐Butyrolactone)s by Organocatalytic Living/Controlled Ring‐Opening Polymerization: Depolymerization and Physical Properties

Liu, Y., Tian, J., Cao, X., Yu, J., Zhong, Q., Wang, X., & Zhang, Z. (2025) · Journal of Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/pol.20250478 · Cited by 2

Closed-loop recyclable polymer networks based on reversible amidation reaction

Ding, H., Jing, C., Yang, X.-Y., Chen, W., & Zhang, K. (2025) · Reactive and Functional Polymers · doi:10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2025.106363 · Cited by 2

Stereoselective Ring‐opening Polymerization of S‐Carboxyanhydrides Using Salen Aluminum Catalysts: A Route to High‐Isotactic Functionalized Polythioesters

Zhu, Y., & Tao, Y. (2024) · Angewandte Chemie · doi:10.1002/ange.202317305 · Cited by 1

Mechanistic kinetic Monte Carlo modeling of the synthesis of hyperbranched polyesters

Coile, M. W., Vangala, S. P. K., Shi, C., Chen, E. Y. ‐., Broadbelt, L. J., & Shaw, A. (2025) · Chem Catalysis · doi:10.1016/j.checat.2025.101296 · Cited by 1

Bio‐Sourced 4‐Aryl‐1,2‐Dithiolanes for Recyclable Poly(disulfide)s with High Performance

Zhu, T., Lei, R., Wang, B., Du, T., Xia, W., & Liu, Y. (2025) · Angewandte Chemie · doi:10.1002/ange.202503677 · Cited by 1

Directional Depolymerization of Poly(ε‐caprolactone) with High Monomer Selectivity

Yang, R., Wei, W., Xu, G., Guo, X., & Wang, Q. (2025) · Angewandte Chemie · doi:10.1002/ange.202504819 · Cited by 1

High-throughput computational analysis of kinetic barriers to ring-closing depolymerization for aliphatic polycarbonates

Ransom, B., Bosio, R., Zubarev, D. Y., Hedrick, J. L., & Park, N. H. (2025) · npj Computational Materials · doi:10.1038/s41524-025-01736-w · Cited by 1

The photocatalytic synthesis and closed-loop recycling of poly(semi-aromatic 1,2-ethanediol)s

Chen, Y., Liu, Y., Chen, Y.-Z., & Kang, Y. (2025) · Organic Chemistry Frontiers · doi:10.1039/d5qo01075f · Cited by 1

Photocontrolled Solution [2+2] Polymerization of p-Phenylenediacrylate and Depolymerization

Yi, M.-Y., Jiang, Y., & Liao, S. (2025) · Chinese Journal of Polymer Science · doi:10.1007/s10118-025-3431-6 · Cited by 1

Programmed recycling of triblock copolymers

Zhao, H., & Zhao, H. (2025) · European Polymer Journal · doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2025.114383 · Cited by 1

Sustainable Polyaddition Path to Polyesters via Catalytic Homocoupling of Renewable Dicrotonate Monomers

Shabbir, A., Saeidi, M., Pickle, B. D., Tabbah, N. J., & McGraw, M. L. (2025) · Macromolecules · doi:10.1021/acs.macromol.5c02308 · Cited by 1

Tuning the Hydrogen Bond Density of Polyamide toward High Barrier Performance and Great Transparency

Li, J., Yi, Y., Ji, Z., Pei, Y., Wang, W., Jing, X., & Yang, J. H. (2026) · ACS Applied Polymer Materials · doi:10.1021/acsapm.5c03590 · Cited by 1

High-Performance and Closed-Loop Recyclable Thermoplastic Elastomers from Sequential Ring-Opening Copolymerization of Biobased β-Methyl-δ-valerolactone and p -Dioxanone

Wang, L., Niu, H., Liu, D., Zhang, L., Yu, X., Chang, H., Shen, Y., & Li, Z. (2026) · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.5c12503 · Cited by 1

Molecular weight dependency of crystallization line and melting line of poly(thioglycolide)

Mou, S., Zhao, C., Cai, L., Wang, Y., Wu, S., Tao, Y., Lu, Y., & Men, Y. (2026) · Polymer · doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2026.129795 · Cited by 1

Precise Structural Design for Chemically Recyclable Polymers

Xu, X., Deng, J., Zhang, Z., & Yan, X. (2026) · Precision Chemistry · doi:10.1021/prechem.5c00377 · Cited by 1

C6-ROMP Enabled by Structure-Guided Monomer Design for Chemically Recyclable Polymers

Choi, K., Choi, W., Chung, M., Im, B., & Hong, S. H. (2026) · Nature Communications · doi:10.1038/s41467-026-70372-9 · Cited by 1

Predicting ceiling temperature for recyclable polymer design using machine learning

Kozarekar, S. S., Lee, H., Chen, E. Y. ‐., & Broadbelt, L. J. (2026) · Cell Reports Sustainability · doi:10.1016/j.crsus.2026.100652 · Cited by 1

Iron-catalyzed direct synthesis of p-dioxanone from commodity feedstocks methyl glycolate and ethylene oxide

Li, Z., Li, T., Zhao, D., & Li, Z. (2026) · Science China Chemistry · doi:10.1007/s11426-025-3173-1 · Cited by 1

Chemically Recyclable Polymers: Tunable Performance Enabled by Precision Ring-Opening (Co)polymerization

Zhang, L., Wang, X., & Zhang, Z. (2026) · Precision Chemistry · doi:10.1021/prechem.5c00446 · Cited by 1

Rapid dual-cure frontal polymerization of composites: Role of fibers and dual-initiator interactions

Chowdhury, S., Mangwiro, M., Haque, A. B. M. T., & Papon, E. A. (2026) · Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing · doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2026.109821 · Cited by 1

Bimetallic Synergistic Catalysis Enabling Efficient Chemical Recycling of Commercial Polyesters

Ma, G.-T., Yue, T., Ren, W., & Lu, X. (2026) · Polymer science & technology. · doi:10.1021/polymscitech.6c00032 · Cited by 2

Role of polyethylene type in chemical recyclability after post-synthetic backbone insertion of ester bonds

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