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Research output per year
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Research Overview
Professor Gnanou’s research interests focus on the study of the mechanism of chain polymerizations and the design of miscellaneous polymeric architectures by novel synthetic methods. His other research interests include organocatalysis of polymerization; macromolecular engineering; functional polymers for biomedical applications; living chain polymerizations; branched polymers; and polymeric nanoparticles.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education
Polymer Chemistry, Ph.D., Université de Strasbourg
1985
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Alkyl borane-mediated metal-free ring-opening (co)polymerizations of oxygenated monomers
Zhang, C., Geng, X., Zhang, X., Gnanou, Y. & Feng, X., Jan 2 2023, In: PROGRESS IN POLYMER SCIENCE. 136, p. 101644Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
52 Scopus citations -
One-Pot Synthesis of CO2-Based Polylactide-b-Poly(ether carbonate)-b-Polylactide Triblock Copolymers and Their Mechanical Properties
Liu, J., Jia, M., Gnanou, Y. & Feng, X., Feb 28 2023, In: Macromolecules. 56, 4, p. 1615-1624 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access16 Scopus citations -
Quasilinear Polyglycidols by Triethyborane-Controlled Anionic Polymerization of Unprotected Glycidol
Gnanou, Y., Feng, X. & Alagi, P., Feb 15 2023, In: Chemical Communications.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Triblock Copolymers from CO2, Propylene Oxide, and p-Tosyl Isocyanate of Higher Toughness than Polyethylenes
Jia, M., Liu, J., Gnanou, Y. & Feng, X., May 23 2023, In: Macromolecules. 56, 10, p. 3631-3640 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
5 Scopus citations -
Ultra-Productive Upcycling CO2 into Polycarbonate Polyols via Borinane-Based Bifunctional Organocatalysts
Chen, C., Gnanou, Y. & Feng, X., Jan 22 2023, In: Macromolecules.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Anionic Copolymerization of o-Phthalaldehyde with Epoxides: Facile Access to Degradable Polyacetals and Their Copolymers under Ambient Conditions
Patil, N., Gnanou, Y. & Feng, X., Sep 13 2022, In: Macromolecules. 55, 17, p. 7817-7826 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Borinane-based organoboron catalysts for alternating copolymerization of CO2 with cyclic ethers: improved productivity and facile recovery
Chen, C., Gnanou, Y. & Feng, X., Nov 1 2022, In: Polymer Chemistry.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Borinane Boosted Bifunctional Organocatalysts for Ultrafast Ring-Opening Polymerization of Cyclic Ethers
Chen, C., Gnanou, Y. & Feng, X., Nov 21 2022, In: Macromolecules.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
13 Scopus citations
Prizes
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Chevalier dans l’ordre des Palmes Académiques
Gnanou, Y. (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Award or Honor › Excellence Award
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Chevalier medal, French Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur (National Order of the Legion of Honor)
Gnanou, Y. (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Award or Honor › Excellence Award
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Elected as a Member of the French Academy of Agriculture
Gnanou, Y. (Recipient), 2009
Prize: Award or Honor › Learned Society
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Press/Media
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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Reports Findings in Science [Air-Stable Boranes and Borinanes Encapsulated in Organogels for Anionic Ring-Opening (Co)Polymerization]
Gnanou, Y., Feng, X. & Chidara, V.
09/5/24
1 item of Media coverage
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New Phthalic Acids Research Has Been Reported by Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) (Low molar mass polycarbonate diols from degradation of terpolymers obtained by epoxide/o-phthalaldehyde/CO2 ...)
Gnanou, Y., Feng, X. & Patil, N.
05/29/24
1 item of Media coverage
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15th International Symposium on Ionic Polymerization (IP’24)
05/16/24
1 item of Media coverage
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» Green tie-ups: Chinese companies/KAUST to develop PCs made from CO2; SK Geo Centric/Plastic Energy to establish 2nd pyrolysis plant in South Korea
Gnanou, Y. & Feng, X.
11/7/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Saudi Arabia's KAUST, Chinese Firms Phase in Green Plastics
Gnanou, Y. & Feng, X.
11/7/23
1 item of Media coverage
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» Green tie-ups: Chinese companies/KAUST to develop PCs made from CO2; SK Geo Centric/Plastic Energy to establish 2nd pyrolysis plant in South Korea New
Gnanou, Y. & Feng, X.
11/2/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Saudi Arabia and China partner on aliphatic polycarbonate “green plastics” R&D
Gnanou, Y. & Feng, X.
10/30/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Chinese Companies Phase In Green Plastics Developed At KAUST
Gnanou, Y. & Feng, X.
10/30/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media