Research Articles
The Invisible Scaffolding of Our World: A Glimpse into the Future of Plastics
Explore the fascinating world of polymers and their revolutionary applications, from smart materials to DNA repair enzymes, based on the 1991 Pacific Polymer Conference.
The Secret Recipe for Plastics: Cooking Up Polymers with Radical Chemistry
Discover how initiators and radical chemistry transform simple monomers into the polymers that shape our modern world, featuring the groundbreaking RAFT polymerization technique.
The Silent Superpowers of Giant Molecules: From Your Sneakers to Saving the Planet
Explore the fascinating world of giant molecules and polymers, their discovery, applications, and future potential in materials science.
The Language of Polymers: How the Purple Book Decodes Plastic's Alphabet
Explore how the IUPAC Purple Book standardizes polymer terminology and nomenclature, creating a universal language for polymer scientists worldwide.
The Flammable Truth: How Science Tamed Our Burning Polymers
Exploring how science transformed deadly polymer fires into fire-resistant materials through groundbreaking chemistry.