Cross-linking refers to the formation of chemical bonds that connect polymer chains or biomolecules, creating three-dimensional networks that alter material properties and biological functions. Research published in New Developments in Chemistry addresses cross-linking across multiple domains, from synthetic polymer…
Cross-linking refers to the formation of chemical bonds that connect polymer chains or biomolecules, creating three-dimensional networks that alter material properties and biological functions. Research published in New Developments in Chemistry addresses cross-linking across multiple domains, from synthetic polymer systems to biological processes. Studies have examined polymer-anchored metal complexes where cross-linking stabilizes catalytic materials, and acrylate-based polymers used in enhanced oil recovery applications where cross-linked networks control viscosity and gel formation in subsurface conditions. In materials science, investigations have explored cross-linking in epoxy adhesives for propellant grain bonding and in calcium orthophosphate scaffolds designed for bone tissue engineering, where controlled cross-linking influences mechanical strength and biocompatibility. The journal has also published work on chitin and chitosan derivatives, polysaccharides whose cross-linking behavior affects applications ranging from wound healing to environmental remediation. Biological cross-linking processes have been studied through methylglyoxal-mediated reactions that generate cross-links in proteins and DNA, contributing to oxidative stress and complications in metabolic disorders. This research matters because cross-linking fundamentally determines whether a material functions as a fluid or solid, influences drug stability in formulations, and plays critical roles in tissue pathology and therapeutic scaffold design.
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The 9 articles above have been cited 193 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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