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Synthesis and properties of polymers

Last updated July 7, 2026

Rising Stars

New and hot

Rising Stars Researchers

1
Xiaoqian Mi
South Central Minzu University
2
Irlaine Machado
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
3
Taeheon Lee
Seoul National University
4
Xiaoliang Peng
Sichuan Fire Research Institute
5
Min Yu
Anhui Agricultural University
6
Weifeng Peng
South China University of Technology
7
Peiyao Yan
University of Liverpool
8
Cheng Wang
Wuhan Institute of Technology
9
Tianyu Gao
Lanzhou University Second Hospital
10
Ririka Sawada
Shanghai Institute for Science of Science

Rising Stars Papers

1
Strong self-healing close-loop recyclable vitrimers via complementary dynamic covalent/non-covalent bonding
Chemical Engineering Journal|2024
104 cit.
2
Polarization Analysis and Humidity Dependence of Dielectric Properties of Aromatic and Semialicyclic Polyimides Measured at 10 GHz
The Journal of Physical Chemistry C|2024
56 cit.
3
A phosphorus/silicon hybrid curing agent for epoxy resin: Synergistically enhanced thermal resistance, flame retardancy, and toughness
Chemical Engineering Journal|2025
30 cit.
4
Fluorine atom substituted aromatic polyimides: Unlocking extraordinary dielectric performance and comprehensive advantages
Giant|2024
28 cit.
5
Selectively recovering rare earth elements with carboxyl immobilized metal-organic framework from ammonium-rich wastewater
Environmental Research|2024
23 cit.
6
Enhanced Catalytic Activity for Levulinic Acid Esterification Using Covalent Organic Framework Heterogenized Heteropolyacids
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering|2024
19 cit.
7
pH-dependent generation of active species to mediate degradation pathways of binary antibiotics in persulfate-based system
Chemical Engineering Science|2024
11 cit.
8
Thermal, Optical, and Dielectric Properties of Bio-based Polyimides Derived from an Isosorbide-containing Dianhydride and Diamines with Long Alkyl Chains
Journal of Photopolymer Science and Technology|2024
9 cit.
9
Vibrational Spectroscopic Analysis of Water Absorption in Polyimides and the Correlation with Dielectric Properties at 10 GHz
The Journal of Physical Chemistry B|2025
8 cit.
10
Extremely Low Humidity and Frequency Dependence of Dielectric Properties of Highly Fluorinated Polyimides in the 10–330 GHz Range
ACS Applied Polymer Materials|2025
7 cit.

Emerging Leaders

Gaining momentum

Emerging Leaders Researchers

1
Tom Hasell
University of Liverpool
2
Shuang Yang
Wuhan University of Technology
3
Zongmin Zhu
Wuhan Textile University
4
Rongkun Jian
Fujian Normal University
5
Ming‐Sheng Zheng
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
6
Huajun Duan
Wuhan University of Technology
7
Jie Dong
Xi'an Polytechnic University
8
Hao Wang
University of Southern Queensland
9
Zhihuan Weng
Dalian University of Technology
10
Yong Qiu
Beijing Technology and Business University

Emerging Leaders Papers

1
Transparent, flame retardant, mechanically strengthened and low dielectric EP composites enabled by a reactive bio-based P/N flame retardant
Polymer Degradation and Stability|2022
155 cit.
2
Fully bio-based flame-retardant cotton fabrics via layer-by-layer self assembly of laccase and phytic acid
Journal of Cleaner Production|2022
129 cit.
3
Bio-based flame retardant for manufacturing fire safety, strong yet tough versatile epoxy resin
Composites Part B Engineering|2024
116 cit.
4
Stretchable and Durable Inverse Vulcanized Polymers with Chemical and Thermal Recycling
Chemistry of Materials|2022
108 cit.
5
Mechanochemical synthesis of inverse vulcanized polymers
Nature Communications|2022
108 cit.
6
Fabrication of a flame retardant, strong mechanical toughness and antimicrobial polylactic acid by chitosan Schiff base/ ammonium polyphosphate
Polymer Degradation and Stability|2023
83 cit.
7
Bioinspired self-stratification fouling release silicone coating with strong adhesion to substrate
Chemical Engineering Journal|2022
78 cit.
8
Preparation of phosphorus-doped chitosan derivative and its applications in polylactic acid: Crystallization, flame retardancy, anti-dripping and mechanical properties
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules|2024
71 cit.
9
Bio-based molecules with ionically bonded phosphorus toward ultra-high flame-retardant efficiency of PLA plastics
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules|2024
70 cit.
10
From physical mixtures to block copolymer: Impose outstandingly toughening and flame retardant effect to polypropylene
Composites Part B Engineering|2023
65 cit.

Current Senior Leaders

Established & currently active

Current Senior Leaders Researchers

1
Hatsuo Ishida
Case Western Reserve University
2
Yu‐Zhong Wang
Sichuan University
3
Yuan Hu
China General Nuclear Power Corporation (China)
4
Tai‐Shung Chung
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
5
William J. Koros
Georgia Institute of Technology
6
Mitsuru Ueda
Yamagata University
7
Yusuf Yağcı
King Abdulaziz University
8
Jeffrey Pyun
University of Arizona
9
Takeshi Endo
Shiga University of Medical Science
10
Deyue Yan
Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Current Senior Leaders Papers

1
Hyperbranched polymers: from synthesis to applications
Progress in Polymer Science|2004
2k cit.
2
Mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) comprising organic polymers with dispersed inorganic fillers for gas separation
Progress in Polymer Science|2007
1.8k cit.
3
The use of elemental sulfur as an alternative feedstock for polymeric materials
Nature Chemistry|2013
1.4k cit.
4
Photoinitiated Polymerization: Advances, Challenges, and Opportunities
Macromolecules|2010
1.3k cit.
5
Membrane-based gas separation
Journal of Membrane Science|1993
1.2k cit.
6
Polybenzoxazines—New high performance thermosetting resins: Synthesis and properties
Progress in Polymer Science|2007
1.2k cit.
7
Materials for next-generation molecularly selective synthetic membranes
Nature Materials|2017
1.2k cit.
8
Phenolic materials via ring‐opening polymerization: Synthesis and characterization of bisphenol‐A based benzoxazines and their polymers
Journal of Polymer Science Part A Polymer Chemistry|1994
963 cit.
9
Recent advances in membrane distillation processes: Membrane development, configuration design and application exploring
Journal of Membrane Science|2014
920 cit.
10
Pushing the limits on possibilities for large scale gas separation: which strategies?
Journal of Membrane Science|2000
862 cit.

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