Maiko K. Okajima

Ionically Counter‐Programmable Phase‐Separation of Superstable Star‐Biopolyamide Coacervates for Electrothermally‐Responsive Pseudosolid Smart Windows

ABSTRACT Thermoresponsive polymers are highly anticipated for passive thermochromic smart windows, yet the instability and too‐high mobility of their light‐scattering states for separated phases remain significant hurdles. To address these challenges, we report a design concept f...

Photo‐Switchable Molecular Module Programming PET Biodegradation in Aquatic Environments

ABSTRACT Plastics face a durability paradox where their utility causes environmental intractability. We resolve this by embedding a photo‐controlled molecular module, a pyrrolidone carboxylamide derived from itaconic acid, directly into the polymer backbone. While stable during u...