The Yasir Research Lab is interested in the development of novel cost-effective and environment friendly synthetic methods for polymers. We are also interested in the synthesis of depolymerizable and degradable polymers in order to provide an efficient solution for the recycling of material waste. In addition, we are exploring the applicability of these polymers in energy storage. We are also working on the synthesis of organic anti-cancer drugs.
Selected Publications
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1. "Catalytic Living Ring Opening Metathesis Polymerization with Grubbs' Second and Third Generation Catalysts"
Yasir, M.; Liu, P.; Kramberger, I.; Kilbinger, A.F.M. Nat. Chem. 2019, 11, 488.
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2. “One-Step Ring Opening Metathesis Block-Like Copolymers and their Compositional Analysis by a Novel Retardation Technique” (selected as hot paper)
Yasir, M.; Liu, P.; Markwart, J.C.; Suraeva, O.; Wurm, F.R.; Smart, J.; Lattuada, M.; Kilbinger, A.F.M. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2020, 59, 13597.
3. “Enhancing the Refractive Index of Polymers with a Plant-Based Pigment”
Yasir, M.; Sai, T.; Sicher, A.; Scheffold, F.; Steiner, U.; Wilts, B. D.; Dufresne, E. R. Small, 2021, 2103061.
4. “A Single Functionalization Agent for Heterotelechelic ROMP Polymers”
Yasir, M.; Singh, M.; Kilbinger, A.F.M. ACS Macro Lett., 2022, 11, 813.
5. “Highly Swollen ROMP-Based Gels”
Yasir, M.*; Matyjaszewski, K.* Eur. Polym. J. 2023, 196, 112295.
*corresponding author