From its inception, the polymer industry has engaged theorists in materials design. Despite the maturation of the industry, the need for theoreticians to contribute to the development of new materials for established and emerging applications is as relevant as ever.
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Fredrickson, G. Theoretical profits. Nature Mater 7, 261–263 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat2148
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