An overview on fluorinated olefins-based architectures prepared by reversible deactivation radical polymerization (RDRP) techniques and applications is presented. Controlled synthesis of well-defined fluoropolymers is discussed as a route to prepare tailored macromolecules of various architectures, such as homopolymers, block copolymers (BCPs), graft copolymers, and star/miktoarms[1]. Primary examples of different strategies of synthesis include (a) Iodine Transfer Polymerization (ITP), (b) Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer /Macromolecular Design via the Interchange of Xanthates (RAFT/MADIX) polymerization, (c) Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP), (d) Nitroxide Mediated Polymerization (NMP), (e) Organometallic-Mediated Radical Polymerization (OMRP) and (f) Others systems (based on borinates, Tellurium, and other complexes). Synthesis of BCPs and graft copolymers using these polymerization techniques of vinylidene Fluoride (VDF), chlorotrifluoroethylene (CTFE) and other fluorinated monomers was also discussed, as well as using Copper(I)-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (click chemistry). Phase behavior and self-assembly of the fluorinated block copolymers were also discussed. Special attention was devoted to the applications of fluoropolymer architectures in producing thermoplastic elastomers, medical tactile sensors, fuel cells membranes, functional coatings, electroactive polymers (e.g. piezoelectric/ferroelectric/dielectric devices and actuators), high energy storage capacitors, surfactants and composites.

Novel nitrogen-rich mesoporous carbon nanospheres (NMCN) with high surface area and ordered pore geometry are prepared via a facile pathway for efficient CO2 capture and contaminant removal applications.

Recyclable Ni–Co alloy catalyzed synthesis of well-defined poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA, up to 129 500 g mol−1) with narrow-dispersity (Đ = 1.30) via a reversible deactivation radical polymerization technique is reported.

Rising CO 2 levels in the atmosphere have prompted new research into materials/processes/techniques for CO 2 capture. Herein, we describe a facile preparation method of functional mesoporous polymer nanoparticles bearing quaternary ammonium ions and hydroxide counter ions with high pore volume and surface area. The as-synthesized materials were employed as a highly efficient material for CO 2 capture. Copolymerization of methyl methacrylate and 4-vinylbenzyl chloride via surface confined atom transfer radical polymerization (SC-ATRP) from the bromofunctionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles led to the synthesis of a mesoporous silica/polymer hybrid. A detailed kinetic investigation established the controlled nature of polymerization. Elimination of the silica template led to the production of −CH 2 Cl-functionalized mesoporous polymer nanoparticles, which were subsequently converted to −CH 2 NMe 3 + OH − -functionalized mesoporous polymer nanoparticles, appropriate for CO 2 capture investigation. Depending on the amount of −CH 2 NMe 3 + OH − functionality, the CO 2 absorption capability can be tuned.