Novel α-substituted acrylates having various functional groups containing a sulfur atom at the α-position, such as benzyl α-(butylthiomethyl)acrylate, benzyl α-(t-butylthiomethyl)acrylate, benzyl ...

While the product of vinyl polymerization of alkyl acrylate has the substituent on every other main chain carbon atom, the product of C1 polymerization has the same substituent on every main chain ...

A range of polymeric materials such as synthetic rubbers, adhesives, and paints have been produced using emulsion polymerization, which is carried out in an aqueous environment. The reaction involves ...

Recent Anseth Group Alum Josh McCall showed the that proteins encapsulated in hydrogels formed by radical-mediated thiol-ene polymerization maintain significantly more activity than those encapsulated ...

Despite the best efforts of industry to work towards sustainability, most plastics (or polymers) are still made using non-renewable fossil fuels. However, researchers have now found an economical ...