Progress in Controlled/Living Radical Polymerization

Dear Colleagues,

Controlled/living radical polymerization (CRP) has revolutionized polymer science by providing access to well-defined polymers with regulated molecular weight, molar mass distribution, architecture, and end-group functionality. In recent years, various external stimuli, such as light, electricity, and ultrasound, have successfully been utilized to regulate the radical polymerization process. Additionally, oxygen-tolerant CRP also gained increased attention. CRP has further been used for the synthesis of polymers with ultra-high molecular weight, sequence-controlled multiblock copolymers, degradable polymers, etc. Due to the rapid development of CRP in recent years, the information on CRP needs to be constantly updated. This Special Issue covers some interesting aspects of CRP, including monomers, catalyst design, external stimuli, polymerization mechanisms, operation strategies, and polymer synthesis. We hope that this Special Issue will not only provide information to our readers but also stimulate new developments in controlled radical polymerization.

We invite researchers to share their latest investigations in the form of original research articles, reviews, letters, and communications.

Prof. Dr. Hanchu Huang
Dr. Benzhao He
Dr. Xiangqiang Pan
Guest Editors

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