Key progresses of MOE key laboratory of macromolecular synthesis and functionalization in 2021

• Published in: Chinese chemical letters 2023-05, Vol.34 (5), p.107592, Article 107592
• Main Authors: Wen, Quan, Cai, Qiuquan, Fu, Ping, Chang, Dan, Xu, Xiaoyi, Wen, Tian-Jiao, Wu, Guang-Peng, Zhu, Weipu, Wan, Ling-Shu, Zhang, Chengjian, Zhang, Xing-Hong, Jin, Qiao, Wu, Zi-Liang, Gao, Chao, Zhang, Haoke, Huang, Ning, Li, Chang-Zhi, Li, Hanying
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Catalyst; Drug delivery; Gel; Graphene; Organic optoelectronics; Polymer; Surface coating
• ISSN: 1001-8417; 1878-5964
• DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.06.015

In 2021, The MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization in Zhejiang University had achieved several important results. First, a series of versatile organoboron catalysts were synthesized for ring-opening (co)polymerizations. Second, a catalyst-free polycondensation mechanism was proposed for the production of polyesters with high molecular weights. Third, a co-assembly method that can fabricate films and coatings with controllable structures and properties on various substrates was demonstrated, providing a platform for the construction of novel surface coatings. Forth, facile methods for producing high-productivity poly(propylene carbonate) and semicrystalline polyester have been discovered. And linear non-conjugated polyesters exhibiting yellow-green clusteroluminescence were developed for the first time. Fifth, a supramolecular prodrug nano-assembly strategy has been developed for reactive nitrogen species potentiated chemotherapy. Sixth, a series of tough and stiff supramolecular hydrogels with shape memory properties have been used for information encryption. Seventh, reversible fusion and fission of wet-spun graphene oxide fibers has been successfully achieved. Eighth, three non-conjugated polypeptides were synthesized and the mechanism of clusteroluminescence was studied. Ninth, a series of conducting covalent organic frameworks with high electrical conductivity and carrier mobility have been used as high-performance chemiresistor, electrocatalyst, and organic field-effect transistor. Tenth, the exploration of non-fused electron acceptors, and their photostable mechanism are exemplified for developing high-performance, low-cost and eco-friendly polymer solar cells. Finally, gel-grown long-range ordering bulk-heterojunctions has achieved improved X-ray detector performance. This paper provides a brief review of the key progresses in 2021 of MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization in Zhejiang University, China [Display omitted]